perturbable

adjective

Definition of perturbablenext
as in irritable

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  1. irritable
  2. irascible
  3. touchy
  4. testy
  5. dramatic
  6. melodramatic
  7. soulful
Adjective
  • Though most people benefit from eating more fiber, some may need to temporarily reduce their fiber intake to help their digestive system heal, such as during a flare-up of irritable bowel disease (IBD), diverticulitis, or Crohn’s disease.4 3.
    — Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Tornado Alley is a strip from Nebraska to Texas known for irritable weather systems.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2025
Definition of irritable
Adjective
  • But poor casting was only half of it — Charles Walters' 1955 adaptation unfortunately reimagines the heroine as an irascible antisocial brat with delusions of grandeur, all explained away by bizarre contemporary psychoanalysis provided in voice-over.
    — EW.com, EW.com, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Based on a true story, Doc follows Dr. Amy Larsen (Parker), a brilliant but irascible surgeon who forgets the last eight years of her life after she was involved in a car accident.
    — Lynette Rice, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2025
Definition of irascible
Adjective
  • In his acceptance speech for winning best director, Baker issued a call to arms over the touchy subject of how long a title plays exclusively in theaters before going to homes.
    — Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025
  • And others point out that targeting churches, temples and other religious institution remains a politically touchy issue.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2025
Definition of touchy
Adjective
  • With Ted gone, the future of AFC Richmond is in the hands of new manager Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein), who has evolved from a testy former player to a respected coach.
    — Maddie Garfinkle, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The once docile Jamie, convinced he’s being manipulated, becomes testy and volatile.
    — Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of testy
Adjective
  • The Fighting Irish have some newfound momentum after a close first-round victory, arriving energized after edging out Pitt in dramatic fashion, 55-54.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Her makeup included bold brows and dramatic eyes with a smokey effect.
    — Julia Teti, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of dramatic
Adjective
  • This melodramatic pivot is surplus to the requirements of a shattered family portrait already rife with conflict and complication, and most moving when centered on small, everyday gestures of tenderness and loyalty.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Fortunately this is a terrific cast that also avoids overplaying the melodramatic undertones here, keeping it believably human all the way.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of melodramatic
Adjective
  • Take a soulful retreat to process while the sun fuses with the north node.
    — USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
  • With his profound love for the saxophone and an innate enthusiasm for Latin percussion, Sebastian captivates audiences through soulful improvisations that reflect his vibrant personality.
    — Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of soulful
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