Pronunciation: /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
noun A disruption of the peace or normal functioning of something
A1 The loud music caused a disturbance in the neighborhood.
A2 She couldn't concentrate on her homework because of the disturbance outside.
B1 The disturbance in the classroom was quickly resolved by the teacher.
B2 The disturbance in the city center was due to a protest march.
C1 The disturbance of the peace led to several arrests by the police.
C2 The disturbance in the stock market caused panic among investors.
verb None
A1 Please do not disturb the sleeping baby.
A2 The loud music disturbed my concentration while studying.
B1 The disturbance caused by the construction work next door was unbearable.
B2 The sudden disturbance in the stock market caused panic among investors.
C1 The disturbance in the political landscape led to widespread protests.
C2 The scientific research was disturbed by conflicting results from previous studies.
adjective None
A1 The loud music outside caused a disturbance in the neighborhood.
A2 She couldn't focus on her homework due to the disturbance of her younger siblings playing in the next room.
B1 The disturbance in the schedule caused by the unexpected meeting affected the team's productivity.
B2 The disturbance in the atmosphere was palpable as tension rose between the two opposing sides.
C1 The disturbance in the political landscape led to protests and demonstrations across the country.
C2 The disturbance in the financial markets caused panic among investors and led to a sharp decline in stock prices.
adverb None
A1 The loud music caused a disturbance in the neighborhood.
A2 The disturbance of the peace was caused by a group of rowdy teenagers.
B1 The disturbance in the classroom was quickly resolved by the teacher.
B2 The disturbance in the schedule caused delays in the project.
C1 The disturbance in the financial markets was attributed to political uncertainty.
C2 The disturbance in the ecosystem had far-reaching consequences for the entire region.
pronoun None
A1 The disturbance outside my window kept me awake all night.
A2 She couldn't concentrate on her homework because of the disturbance in the classroom.
B1 The disturbance caused by the construction work led to complaints from the neighbors.
B2 The disturbance of the peace resulted in several arrests by the police.
C1 The political disturbance in the region has caused widespread unrest among the population.
C2 The disturbance of the fragile ecosystem could have catastrophic consequences for the environment.
preposition None
A1 I couldn't sleep because of the disturbance outside my window.
A2 The disturbance in the classroom made it hard to focus on my work.
B1 The disturbance caused by the construction work next door was unbearable.
B2 The disturbance of the peace was a serious issue that needed to be addressed.
C1 The disturbance of the natural habitat by human activity is a major concern for conservationists.
C2 The disturbance of the delicate ecosystem could have long-lasting effects on the environment.
conjunction None
A1 I couldn't sleep because of the disturbance outside.
A2 The disturbance caused by the construction work was unbearable.
B1 The disturbance in the classroom was due to the loud noise coming from the hallway.
B2 The disturbance caused by the protest disrupted the flow of traffic in the city center.
C1 The disturbance of the peace was caused by the rowdy behavior of the concert-goers.
C2 The disturbance of the meeting was caused by a heated argument between the board members.
interjection None
A1 Disturbance! Please be quiet in the library.
A2 Disturbance! Can you turn down the music, please?
B1 Disturbance! I need everyone to stop talking during the presentation.
B2 Disturbance! We must address this issue immediately.
C1 Disturbance! This situation requires our full attention.
C2 Disturbance! We cannot ignore the impact of this decision.
article None
A1 The loud noise outside caused a disturbance in the classroom.
A2 She couldn't sleep because of the disturbance coming from the neighbors.
B1 The disturbance in the city center was due to a protest march.
B2 The disturbance caused by the construction work disrupted the entire neighborhood.
C1 The political disturbance in the region led to widespread unrest.
C2 The disturbance in the financial markets had a ripple effect on the global economy.
formal The disturbance in the neighborhood was caused by a loud party.
informal The disturbance last night was because of the construction work happening next door.
slang The disturbance at the concert was so annoying, like seriously.
figurative Her sudden outburst caused a disturbance in the normally quiet office.
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