Pronunciation: /pərˈtɜːrbd/
verb To make someone anxious or unsettled
A1 She was perturbed by the loud noise outside.
A2 The unexpected news perturbed him greatly.
B1 The change in plans perturbed her, but she quickly adapted.
B2 The uncertainty of the situation perturbed the entire team.
C1 His lack of response perturbed her, causing her to question their relationship.
C2 The constant criticism from her boss perturbed her, leading to a decrease in productivity.
adjective Feeling or showing annoyance or anxiety
A1 I was perturbed by the loud noise outside.
A2 The sudden change in plans perturbed me.
B1 She was perturbed by the lack of communication from her team.
B2 The constant delays in the project perturbed the manager.
C1 The politician was perturbed by the negative media coverage.
C2 The CEO was perturbed by the company's declining profits.
formal The scientist was perturbed by the unexpected results of the experiment.
informal She was really perturbed when she found out she had missed the deadline.
slang I was so perturbed when I realized I had left my phone at home.
figurative The dark clouds looming overhead perturbed her sense of peace.
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