Perturbed: meaning, definitions and examples

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perturbed

[ pəˈtəːbd ]

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feeling

Feeling anxious or unsettled; upset.

Synonyms

anxious, disturbed, unsettled, upset

Examples of usage

I could tell she was perturbed by the news.
He seemed perturbed by the sudden change in plans.

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action

Make (someone) anxious or unsettled.

Synonyms

agitate, disturb, unsettle, upset

Examples of usage

The unexpected noise perturbed the baby and made her cry.
His behavior perturbed his colleagues and created tension in the office.

Translations

Translations of the word "perturbed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 perturbado

🇮🇳 व्याकुल

🇩🇪 beunruhigt

🇮🇩 terganggu

🇺🇦 стривожений

🇵🇱 zaniepokojony

🇯🇵 動揺した (どうようした)

🇫🇷 perturbé

🇪🇸 perturbado

🇹🇷 rahatsız

🇰🇷 불안한

🇸🇦 مضطرب

🇨🇿 znepokojený

🇸🇰 znepokojený

🇨🇳 不安

🇸🇮 vznemirjen

🇮🇸 óstirður

🇰🇿 абыржыған

🇬🇪 აღელვებული

🇦🇿 narahat

🇲🇽 perturbado

Word origin

The word 'perturbed' originated from the Latin word 'perturbare', which means 'to confuse' or 'to throw into disorder'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. Over time, its meaning evolved to signify a state of being anxious or unsettled. The use of 'perturbed' in modern English reflects the human experience of feeling disturbed or upset by external factors.