1. capable of being disturbed, upset, or made anxious
Usage: formal

Examples

• The normally calm teacher proved surprisingly perturbable when faced with the unruly class.
• His perturbable nature made him unsuitable for high-stress situations.
• She was too perturbable to work effectively in the emergency room.
• The perturbable child burst into tears at the slightest criticism.
• Unlike his perturbable colleague, he remained steady under pressure.
• Her perturbable temperament required a peaceful work environment.