perturbable

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for perturbable
Adjective
  • But a new wrench is thrown into the works in the form of an irritable downstairs neighbor.
    Megan McCluskey, Time, 27 June 2025
  • And getting swept at home by a losing club, the Miami Marlins, would make anyone a tad irritable and hypersensitive.
    Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 26 June 2025
Adjective
  • Toby Huss — who voiced the Hills' abrasive neighbor, Kahn, and Hank's irascible father, Cotton — will take over as the voice of Dale in subsequent episodes.
    Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 30 May 2025
  • Hence, in this digital age when many people no longer stock postage stamps or envelopes or have any idea where their nearest postal box might be, only the most irascible of curmudgeons would make the effort.
    Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2025
Adjective
  • Ahead of the series' June 18 premiere, Lind, 23, sat down with PEOPLE to discuss the series, which marked her first time playing the lead, and even just the suggestion of the goodbye scenes seemed to be a touchy subject.
    Julia Moore, People.com, 24 June 2025
  • The controls are touchy when inserting the buds, but otherwise convenient thanks to both a multi-key and volume rocker.
    Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 27 May 2025
Adjective
  • Daybell represented herself during the trial, once being removed from court after a testy exchange with the judge.
    Sean Neumann, People.com, 13 June 2025
  • Commissioners had one testy exchange hours after the May 6 shooting and likely will discuss the issue again next month.
    Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2025
Adjective
  • Males are slightly smaller than females and are known for dramatic courtship displays involving rapid wing beats and vocal trills.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
  • Most economists think May’s figures signal a dramatic downshift to come.
    Irina Ivanova, Fortune, 28 June 2025
Adjective
  • The war stories in particular, despite being well-acted, are an unnecessary melodramatic distraction.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2025
  • Where to watch: Disney+ 'Straw' Tyler Perry's melodramatic thriller depicts the worst day a parent could ever have.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 14 June 2025
Adjective
  • Unparalleled Cultural Variety: From soulful blues and country‑rock to classical dance and global cinema, the festival has something for everyone.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
  • The result is a contemporary mix of up-tempo, mid-tempo and ballads, set off by Winans’ soulful, spirited falsetto.
    Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 27 June 2025
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“Perturbable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perturbable. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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