as in worried
feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty
a perturbed look betrayed her nervousness at her first job interview
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as in disturbed
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
the caller's strange remark perturbed me enough to keep me awake that night
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Recent Examples of perturbed
Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Rachel Handler, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
But on the other hand, Amir and Jahan do, in fact, act strangely enough — including walking around at night, and humming in cartoonishly sinister ways — that even the most rational and accepting observers would be rightly perturbed.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
While happy with the win, head coach Tommy Lloyd seemed perturbed by the lack of Arizona fans in the stands.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
Later in the game, Kelce became perturbed by his team’s lack of focus.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
At a bar not far from Aghayeva’s dorm, a music-education scholar was perturbed, despite having been born in California.
—Jane Bua, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
We're not perturbed by the stock's back-to-back weak sessions following the earnings report .
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
The simulations also show that Chrysalis would have perturbed Iapetus's orbit, leading to its high inclination.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2026
The selloff also coincided with a probe into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, which perturbed global investors over the potential of a loss of Fed independence.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Dickinson appeared somewhere between perturbed and seething.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
Demi herself looks perturbed but moves on quickly.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
But on the other hand, Amir and Jahan do, in fact, act strangely enough — including walking around at night, and humming in cartoonishly sinister ways — that even the most rational and accepting observers would be rightly perturbed.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
While happy with the win, head coach Tommy Lloyd seemed perturbed by the lack of Arizona fans in the stands.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
Later in the game, Kelce became perturbed by his team’s lack of focus.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
At a bar not far from Aghayeva’s dorm, a music-education scholar was perturbed, despite having been born in California.
—Jane Bua, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
We're not perturbed by the stock's back-to-back weak sessions following the earnings report .
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
The simulations also show that Chrysalis would have perturbed Iapetus's orbit, leading to its high inclination.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2026
The selloff also coincided with a probe into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, which perturbed global investors over the potential of a loss of Fed independence.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perturbed
Adjective
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Democrats are worried that our troops eat too well.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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But, for now, some leaders remain worried about what happens next.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Dogs should not be disturbed while resting, as undisturbed sleep is important for their wellbeing.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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In the show's latest season, multiple cast members wonder if the pair are getting back together, with Wilson being notably disturbed when approached by costar Jesse Solomon about possibly kissing Miller if given the chance.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Virginia made one last push, cutting TCU’s lead to 65-55, but the Horned Frogs quickly delivered the knockout blow as Miles knocked down a 3 and Suarez hit sophomore center Clara Silva for a layup to end Virginia’s hopes of another upset.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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In the video of the altercation, which was broken into clips and cross-posted across social media platforms, Peters and the woman are hanging out when Lentz arrives, upset.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The conflict has alarmed the international community, particularly as the area is one where other militant organizations, including al-Qaida and the Islamic State group, still have a presence and have been trying to resurface.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Unsurpringly, this has alarmed some in the Pentagon who are now scrambling to find ways to increase production or find ways to replenish stock.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Who isn’t nervous meeting the prospective in-laws for the first time?—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Jason Bateman delivers the mundane analogy like a pro, blending sincerity and uncertainty inside his singular, nervous vocal rhythms.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Despite being bothered by his elbow throughout the 2025 campaign, Rodón enjoyed his best season with the Yankees last year.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Other birds won’t be bothered, but the crows will stay away for a long time.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Iran continues to fire missiles at Israel each day, disrupting the lives of millions of anxious and exhausted voters.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Investors have grown more anxious about inflation, with Treasury yields rising and consumer surveys showing short‑term price expectations drifting upward.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Its glare-free screen also helps keep reflections away so you won't be distracted.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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Symptoms can include being easily distracted, difficulty keeping track of time and impulsivity.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Perturbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perturbed. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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