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
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
Lobo appeared perturbed that the shop’s owner brought the claim to the Clark County District Attorney instead of filing a civil suit.
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Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Trump’s executive order perturbed many in the architecture profession when it was issued last year.
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Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
Some users were perturbed by Obuzic’s stories.
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Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Brunson was clearly perturbed by the sound of his friend chewing while in front of a microphone.
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James L. Edwards Iii,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
However, some users are perturbed by the new home screen.
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Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2026
Weston Richey, a 25-year-old Texan photographer with whom Kyra seemed to be perturbed, pulled her for a chat to try to figure out why she was annoyed with him.
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Anna Peele,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
The survey reflects a sense that Americans may be growing less concerned about dying, and more perturbed by the financial implications of remaining alive.
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
Verb
And Hinch was jeered again after Jones struck out, bookending the booing and showing Tigers fans are perturbed over the team’s downfall.
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Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
Lobo appeared perturbed that the shop’s owner brought the claim to the Clark County District Attorney instead of filing a civil suit.
—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Trump’s executive order perturbed many in the architecture profession when it was issued last year.
—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
Some users were perturbed by Obuzic’s stories.
—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Brunson was clearly perturbed by the sound of his friend chewing while in front of a microphone.
—
James L. Edwards Iii,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
However, some users are perturbed by the new home screen.
—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2026
Weston Richey, a 25-year-old Texan photographer with whom Kyra seemed to be perturbed, pulled her for a chat to try to figure out why she was annoyed with him.
—
Anna Peele,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
The survey reflects a sense that Americans may be growing less concerned about dying, and more perturbed by the financial implications of remaining alive.
—
Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perturbed
Adjective
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The city is recommending zoning regulations that fall in line with state statute while trying to calm residents who are worried data centers will overwhelm resources like water and energy and impose on their quality of life.
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Hollywood insider Rob Shuter is reporting that guests to the wedding are worried about the itinerary and the scale of the celebration.
Verb
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As was to be expected of these people, nothing had been disturbed.
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Be sure to use the powder sparingly and in areas where it won't be disturbed or pose dust-inhalation risks, adds Ellis.
Adjective
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Play was held up after some upset fans threw things onto the field after the controversial offside call.
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Usually, when the USMNT enters the knockout stage in the World Cup, they’re considered the underdogs, hoping to be scrappy to force an upset.
Verb
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Hordes of soccer fans wearing Mexico and South Korea jerseys were walking down Olympic Boulevard energized but not alarmed in any way.
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That alarmed some lawmakers about the risk of assessments on the rest of the market.
Adjective
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At Clis boutique in Melrose Park, owner Jeimmy Espina is nervous and overwhelmed by the number of dead and injured in her home country.
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Apple head honchos are nervous about cybersecurity – and one reason might be a recent supply chain attack on supplier Tata, the largest Indian company of its kind to ink a partnership with the front-running American smartphone company.
Verb
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The messaging bothered Al-Shaair deeply and still does.
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Neighbors bothered by crowing or other issues can file nuisance complaints with Animal Care and Control.
Adjective
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Though fans are anxious to see Andrade return to more events, her job in Rio is done.
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Homeless, his body torn, Odysseus needs to get back to her and Telemachus, his anxious son, and to clean up the mess.
Verb
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Getting distracted by a late-stage bombshell would feel disingenuous at this point.
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My will is scattered, directed toward many contradictory things, and easily distracted.
Cite this Entry
“Perturbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perturbed. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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