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View usage for: (pəʳtɜːʳbd) adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE, ADJECTIVE that]If someone is perturbed by something, they are worried by it. [formal] He apparently was not perturbed by the prospect of a police officer coming to call. [+ by/at] She was really quite perturbed at the prospect. Synonyms: disturbed, worried, troubled, shaken More Synonyms of perturbed perturbed in British English (pəˈtɜːbd) adjective be perturbed at something Examples of 'perturbed' in a sentenceperturbed He was not perturbed at the prospect of a police officer coming to call. Synonyms shaken flurried disquieted flustered antsy (informal) Opposites relaxed , comfortable , assured , cool , composed , at ease , impassive , unperturbed , unruffled Additional synonymsShe seemed agitated about something. Synonyms upset, worried, troubled, disturbed, shaken, excited, alarmed, nervous, anxious, distressed, rattled (informal), distracted, uneasy, unsettled, worked up, ruffled, unnerved, disconcerted, disquieted, edgy, flustered, perturbed, on edge, fazed, ill at ease, hot under the collar (informal), in a flap (informal), hot and bothered (informal), antsy (informal), angsty, all of a flutter (informal), discomposed, flapping (informal) They should not be too alarmed by the press reports. Synonyms frightened, troubled, shocked, scared, nervous, disturbed, anxious, distressed, terrified, startled, dismayed, uneasy, fearful, daunted, unnerved, apprehensive, in a panic Definition causing anxiety She admitted she was still anxious about the situation. Synonyms uneasy, concerned, worried, troubled, upset, careful, wired (slang), nervous, disturbed, distressed, uncomfortable, tense, fearful, unsettled, restless, agitated, taut, disquieted, apprehensive, edgy, watchful, jittery (informal), perturbed, on edge, ill at ease, twitchy (informal), solicitous, overwrought, fretful, on tenterhooks, in suspense, hot and bothered, unquiet (literary), like a fish out of water, antsy (informal), angsty, on pins and needles, discomposed - pertinent
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Related terms ofperturbed Additional synonymsHe was disconcerted to find his fellow diners already seated. Synonyms disturbed, worried, troubled, thrown (informal), upset, confused, embarrassed, annoyed, rattled (informal), distracted, at sea, unsettled, bewildered, shook up (informal), flurried, ruffled, taken aback, flustered, perturbed, fazed, nonplussed, flummoxed, caught off balance, out of countenance Definition afraid and full of fear I had often been very fearful and isolated. Synonyms timid, afraid, frightened, scared, alarmed, wired (slang), nervous, anxious, shrinking, tense, intimidated, uneasy, hesitant, apprehensive, jittery (informal), panicky, nervy (British, informal), diffident, jumpy, timorous (literary), pusillanimous (formal), faint-heartedDefinition unable to relax He seemed ill at ease in my company. Synonyms uncomfortable, nervous, tense, strange, wired (slang), disturbed, anxious, awkward, uneasy, unsettled, faltering, unsure, restless, out of place, self-conscious, hesitant, disquieted, edgy, on edge, twitchy (informal), on tenterhooks, fidgety, unquiet, like a fish out of water, antsy (informal), unrelaxed, on pins and needles (informal) Definition apprehensive or worried I get very nervous when I'm in the house alone at night. Synonyms apprehensive, anxious, uneasy, edgy, worried, wired (slang), tense, fearful, shaky, hysterical, agitated, ruffled, timid, hyper (informal), jittery (informal), uptight (informal), flustered, on edge, excitable, nervy (British, informal), jumpy, twitchy (informal), fidgety, timorous (literary), highly strung, antsy (informal), toey (Australian, slang), hesitant, adrenalized Definition unable to stay still or quiet My father seemed very restless and excited. Synonyms unsettled, worried, troubled, nervous, disturbed, anxious, uneasy, agitated, unruly, edgy, fidgeting, on edge, ill at ease, restive, jumpy, fitful, fretful, fidgety, unquiet, antsy (informal) She sounded deeply troubled. Synonyms anxious, concerned, worried, upset, bothered, disturbed, distressed, dismayed, uneasy, unsettled, agitated, disconcerted, apprehensive, perturbed, ill at ease, discomposed Definition causing discomfort or unease The request for money made them feel uncomfortable. Synonyms uneasy, troubled, disturbed, embarrassed, distressed, awkward, out of place, self-conscious, disquieted, ill at ease, discomfited, like a fish out of water Definition (of a person) anxious or apprehensive He looked uneasy and refused to answer questions. Synonyms anxious, worried, troubled, upset, wired (slang), nervous, disturbed, uncomfortable, unsettled, impatient, restless, agitated, apprehensive, edgy, jittery (informal), perturbed, on edge, ill at ease, restive, twitchy (informal), like a fish out of water, antsy (informal), discomposed Definition emotionally or physically disturbed or distressed She was really upset when her best friend moved halfway across the world. Synonyms distressed, shaken, disturbed, worried, troubled, hurt, bothered, confused, unhappy, gutted (British, informal), put out, dismayed, choked (informal), grieved, frantic, hassled (informal), agitated, ruffled, cut up (informal), disconcerted, disquieted, overwrought, discomposed Definition concerned and anxious about things that may happen I'm not worried about the future. Synonyms anxious, concerned, troubled, upset, afraid, bothered, frightened, wired (slang), nervous, disturbed, distressed, tense, distracted, uneasy, fearful, tormented, distraught, apprehensive, perturbed, on edge, ill at ease, overwrought, fretful, hot and bothered, unquiet, antsy (informal) |