disturbed
Americanadjective
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marked by symptoms of mental illness.
a disturbed personality.
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agitated or distressed; disrupted.
disturbed seas; a disturbed situation.
noun
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Usually the disturbed persons who exhibit symptoms of neurosis or psychosis.
adjective
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psychiatry emotionally upset, troubled, or maladjusted
Other Word Forms
- undisturbed adjective
Etymology
Origin of disturbed
Example Sentences
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“To have this intensely coherent collection disturbed by this brazen theft is a tragedy.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
He retired in 2023 and was disturbed to learn from former colleagues that the office was shutting down the open union probes.
From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026
Because their nests are difficult to see, they can be easily disturbed by walkers, dogs or other activity, she explained.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
“We were shocked and disturbed by the news of the charges,” the district said in a written statement.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
I asked Jonathan why he was disturbed, and he answered, evidently thinking that I knew as much about it as he did: “Do you see who it is?”
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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