perturbable

Definition of perturbablenext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for perturbable
Adjective
  • Rather than get irritable online, Medeiros did something positive about it.
    Dan Medeiros, The Herald News, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Manic episodes are described as prolonged periods of mood instability, in which a person can experience extreme increases in energy or euphoria, or alternatively, feel depressed or unusually irritable.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • The shows were appointment listening because one never knew who or what might set off with the irascible former Bears coach.
    Phil Rosenthal, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Under David Ellenstein’s direction, the production stars North Coast Rep veteran James Sutorius as the fading but humorously irascible Steven.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • But a large part of it still existed and had never been digitized and was in fairly touchy condition.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Other subjects are touchier, including the sport’s fast-approaching labor war.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The two are headed to a May 26 runoff after neither won a majority in the GOP primary this month, and their rematch is growing testy.
    Philip Jankowski Austin Bureau, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
  • The second half would be as testy as the first half promised, with neither team leading by more than three points until a late 9-0 run from the Falcons gave them a 63-57 edge with 2 minutes remaining.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The board made the decision after roughly seven hours of deliberations spanning two days, the latest dramatic turn for the nation’s second-largest school district, which has been navigating budget reductions and labor negotiations even before this week’s federal action.
    Teresa Liu, Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
  • On Tuesday, the Chieftains completed the job and did so in dramatic fashion.
    Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • My mother was two parents in one, both male (decisive and withholding) and female (melodramatic and fanciful) at the same time.
    Han Ong, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
  • But many of Hoover’s fans outright rejected it for glossing over gritty details like the family struggling with finances for full focus on the teenage love story, posting viral videos of audiences laughing at melodramatic scenes in the theater.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Bin 47 is a continuation of Petty’s elevated dining style laced with soulful warmth best experienced through his pasta and seafood dishes.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
  • An Arlington native won a spot on NBC’s The Voice this month, strutting on stage in a black leather vest, boots, chunky silver jewelry and a cowgirl hat, delivering a soulful blind audition.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Perturbable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perturbable. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.

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