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perturbed

UK
/pəˈtɜːbəd/
US
/pərˈtɜrbd/

Translations

perturbedadjective
more perturbed
Comp.
most perturbed
Super.
UK
/pəˈtɜːbəd/
US
/pərˈtɜrbd/
She was clearly perturbed by the sudden change in his behavior.
Elle était clairement perturbée par le changement soudain de son comportement.
perturbéSens technique.
Astronomers studied the planet's perturbed orbit to infer the presence of other celestial bodies.
Les astronomes ont étudié l'orbite perturbée de la planète pour en déduire la présence d'autres corps célestes.
Additional translations
troublé
Synonyms
agitated
disturbed
troubled
unsettled
disconcerted
upset
flustered
disquieted
Antonyms
calm
untroubled
composed
serene
perturbverb

perturbed

Past Simple

perturbed
Past Simple
perturbed
Past Participle
perturbing
Gerund
UK
/pəˈtɜːb/
US
/pərˈtɜrb/
The unexpected news served to perturb him, leaving him unable to focus on his work.
La nouvelle inattendue a servi à le perturber, le laissant incapable de se concentrer sur son travail.
Additional translations
troublerSurtout pour l'agitation mentale ou l'état émotionnel.
Synonyms
disturb
trouble
unsettle
agitate
disconcert
upset
fluster
rattle
perturbpast participle

perturbed

Used attributively and predicatively: "a perturbed expression", "He looked perturbed."
She gave him a perturbed glance when he failed to answer.
Elle lui lança un regard perturbé lorsqu'il ne répondit pas.
Additional translations
troubléPlus naturel dans le registre courant pour exprimer l'inquiétude ou le malaise.

Definitions

perturbedadjective
Feeling anxious, upset, or unsettled.
She was clearly perturbed by the sudden change in his behavior.
(Technical) Disturbed from a normal state or path by an external influence.
Astronomers studied the planet's perturbed orbit to infer the presence of other celestial bodies.
perturbverb
To disturb or disquiet greatly in mind; to agitate.
The unexpected news served to perturb him, leaving him unable to focus on his work.
To cause a system, moving object, or process to deviate from its regular or normal state or path.
The gravitational pull of the nearby planet perturbed the satellite's orbit.
perturbpast participle
Feeling anxiety, unease, or confusion; upset.
She gave him a perturbed glance when he failed to answer.
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