Perturb

Pronunciation: /pərˈtɜrb/

Definitions of perturb

verb to disturb or unsettle; to make someone anxious or unsettled

Example Sentences

A1 The loud noise from the construction site perturbed the sleeping baby.

A2 I am easily perturbed by sudden changes in my routine.

B1 The unexpected news perturbed the entire office staff.

B2 She tried to remain calm and composed even though the situation perturbed her deeply.

C1 The complex political situation perturbed the diplomat's efforts to negotiate a peace treaty.

C2 Despite the chaos around her, she remained unperturbed and focused on her task at hand.

Examples of perturb in a Sentence

formal The unexpected change in the schedule perturbed the team members.

informal The loud noise outside perturbed my concentration.

slang Stop trying to perturb me with your drama.

figurative The dark clouds looming overhead seemed to perturb the peaceful atmosphere of the picnic.

Grammatical Forms of perturb

• past tense: perturbed
• plural: perturbs
• comparative: more perturbed
• superlative: most perturbed
• present tense: perturbs
• future tense: will perturb
• perfect tense: has perturbed
• continuous tense: is perturbing
• singular: perturbs
• positive degree: perturb
• infinitive: to perturb
• gerund: perturbing
• participle: perturbed

Origin and Evolution of perturb

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'perturb' originated from the Latin word 'perturbare', which means to throw into confusion or disorder.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'perturb' has retained its original meaning of causing confusion or disturbance, but it has also come to be used in a broader sense to describe any state of agitation or unease.