adjective
perturbed
Perturbed (adjective) means Anxious, unsettled, or mildly upset. Example: “He seemed perturbed by the sudden change of plans.”
adjective
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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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more perturbed
- Superlative
- most perturbed
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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.
