perturbation
/pˌɝtɚbˈeɪʃən/ · 4 syllables
Meaning
noun
- an unhappy and worried mental state
“there was too much anger and disturbance” - (physics) a secondary influence on a system that causes it to deviate slightly
- activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
“the term `distress' connotes some degree of perturbation and emotional upset” - a disposition that is confused or nervous and upset
- the act of causing disorder
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