perturbing

per·turb

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [per-turb]
- /pərˈtɜrb/
- /pəˈtɜːb/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [per-turb]
- /pərˈtɜrb/

Definitions of perturbing word

verb with object perturbing to disturb or disquiet greatly in mind; agitate. 1
verb with object perturbing to throw into great disorder; derange. 1
verb with object perturbing Astronomy. to cause perturbation in the orbit of (a celestial body). 1
adjective perturbing troubling, disturbing 1

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Origin of perturbing

First appearance:

before 1325

One of the 16% oldest English words

1325-75; Middle English perturben (< Old French perturber) < Latin perturbāre to throw into confusion, equivalent to per- per- + turbāre to disturb; see turbid

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Parts of speech for Perturbing

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Perturbing

perturbing popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

perturbing usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for perturbing

adj perturbing

disquieting — Archaic. uneasy; disquieted.
distressful — causing or involving distress: the distressful circumstances of poverty and sickness.
disturbing — upsetting or disquieting; dismaying: a disturbing increase in the crime rate.

adjective perturbing

agitating — Present participle of agitate.
cursed — If you are cursed with something, you are very unlucky in having it.
discomforting — an absence of comfort or ease; uneasiness, hardship, or mild pain.
discommoding — to cause inconvenience to; disturb, trouble, or bother.
discomposing — Present participle of discompose.

All 14 Synonyms of perturbing