Perturbed

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /pərˈtɜːrbd/

Definitions of perturbed

verb To make someone anxious or unsettled

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of perturbed in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of perturbed

past tense

perturbed

plural

perturbed

comparative

more perturbed

superlative

most perturbed

present tense

perturb

future tense

will perturb

perfect tense

have perturbed

continuous tense

is perturbing

singular

perturbed

positive degree

perturbed

infinitive

to perturb

gerund

perturbing

participle

perturbed

Origin and Evolution of perturbed

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'perturbed' originated from the Latin word 'perturbare', which means to disturb or confuse.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'perturbed' has retained its original meaning of being disturbed or confused, but it has also taken on a more general sense of being upset or agitated.