Pronunciation: /dɪˈstɜːrbd/
verb past tense of disturb, meaning to interfere with or interrupt the normal arrangement or functioning of
A1 I am disturbed by loud noises.
A2 She was disturbed by the news of her friend's accident.
B1 The noise from the construction site disturbed my concentration.
B2 The disturbing images in the movie stayed with me long after I watched it.
C1 The disturbing behavior of the students in class required immediate intervention.
C2 The disturbing revelations in the investigation shocked the entire community.
adjective feeling or showing worry or concern
A1 The loud noise disturbed the sleeping cat.
A2 She felt disturbed by the strange behavior of her new neighbor.
B1 The disturbing news of the accident spread quickly through the small town.
B2 The disturbing images in the horror movie stayed with me long after I had watched it.
C1 The disturbing lack of progress in the negotiations is causing concern among the team.
C2 The disturbing trend of rising crime rates is a major challenge for law enforcement agencies.
formal The peace of the community was disturbed by the loud noise coming from the construction site.
informal I was disturbed by the creepy noises I heard while walking home last night.
slang She was really disturbed by the breakup with her boyfriend.
figurative The unexpected turn of events disturbed the carefully laid plans for the project.
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