disruptor

American  

[dis-ruhpt-er] / dɪsˈrʌpt ər /

noun

1. a product, company, or person that disrupts an industry or market, upsetting the established order; an agent of change or confusion.

2. a substance that disrupts a physiological process or agent.

3. a person who disrupts a process, group, or event, such as by making noise or physically interfering.

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Example Sentences

Paresh was named Disruptor of the Year by a media group recognizing high achievers in real estate who are Black, Asian or ethnic minorities, in 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal

The UAE, on the other hand, has proven to be a disruptor.

From Los Angeles Times

Beck said that the contracts reflects Rocket Labs growth into an “industry disruptor” and growing space prime contractor.

From Los Angeles Times

Growth in India's IT back offices is slowing, stocks are underperforming, hiring has shrunk and wages have stagnated as the spectre of a new disruptor looms large.

From BBC

Until recently, he was seen as a disruptor who upended the industry’s long-standing business models, especially its reliance on the big screen.

From Los Angeles Times