adjective

perturbed

Perturbed (adjective) means Anxious, unsettled, or mildly upset. Example: “He seemed perturbed by the sudden change of plans.”

adjective

Anxious, unsettled, or mildly upset.

"He seemed perturbed by the sudden change of plans."

"She looked perturbed when her name wasn't on the list."

How to use perturbed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA bit worried or bothered, though usually not extremely so.

When to use it

Slightly formal; often used with mild irony ("not remotely perturbed").

Common pairings

visibly perturbed perturbed by

more perturbed comparative, most perturbed superlative

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He seemed _____ by the sudden change of plans.

disturbed undisturbed

What does “perturbed” mean?

The word “perturbed” means anxious, unsettled, or mildly upset. In plain terms, a bit worried or bothered, though usually not extremely so.

How do you use “perturbed” in a sentence?

Here is “perturbed” used in a sentence: “He seemed perturbed by the sudden change of plans.”

What part of speech is “perturbed”?

“Perturbed” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of perturbed?

"perturbed" (adjective) means anxious, unsettled, or mildly upset.