disturbed

American  

[dih-sturbd] / dɪˈstɜrbd /

adjective

1. marked by symptoms of mental illness.

   a disturbed personality.

2. agitated or distressed; disrupted.

   disturbed seas; a disturbed situation.

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noun

(used with a plural verb)

1. Usually the disturbed persons who exhibit symptoms of neurosis or psychosis.

disturbed British  

/ dɪˈstɜːbd /

adjective

1. psychiatry emotionally upset, troubled, or maladjusted

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Other Word Forms

• undisturbed adjective

Etymology

Origin of disturbed

First recorded in 1585–95; disturb + -ed ²

Example Sentences

“While there is no indication that the vandalism to the menorah was a hate crime, I was deeply disturbed that this historic menorah was damaged,” the statement continued.

From Los Angeles Times

I think we disturbed their routine, maybe their flow and it was really important.

From BBC

Younger kids might be disturbed by the depictions of mild danger, but there are also plenty of sight gags and stunning visual scenes to distract.

From Salon

The bishops said they were "disturbed" at what they called "a climate of fear and anxiety".

From BBC

Garcia told The Times he felt disturbed and feared the communications could be used to manipulate or blackmail him.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• agitated
• troubled