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disturbedAffected by emotional or mental agitation; troubled or upset by something that disrupts normal peace of mind. It can also describe something that has been interfered with or moved from its original state.

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: Affected by emotional or mental agitation; troubled or upset by something that disrupts normal peace of mind. It can also describe something that has been interfered with or moved from its original state.

Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈstɜrbd/

Korean meaning: 혼란스러운, 불안한, 방해받은

Korean pronunciation: 디스-터브드 (강세: 터)

Example Sentences

  • My cat gets disturbed every time the doorbell rings and hides under the sofa
  • The archaeologists found that the ancient tomb had been disturbed by treasure hunters
  • I was deeply disturbed by the movie's violent scenes and couldn't sleep that night

disturbed

ADJECTIVE

//dɪˈstɜrbd//

Affected by emotional or mental agitation; troubled or upset by something that disrupts normal peace of mind. It can also describe something that has been interfered with or moved from its original state.

disturbed concept
💡 Concept

Affected by emotional or mental agitation; troubled or upset by something that disrupts normal peace of mind. It can also describe something that has been interfered with or moved from its original state.

disturbed rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

While others stay disturbed, she remains unperturbed and superb!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/dɪˈstɜrbd/

🌳Etymology

Prefixdis--
Rootturb
Suffix--ed

Origin

From Latin 'disturbare', meaning to throw into disorder or confusion. The word entered English through Old French in the 13th century.

🎵Rhyme

curbedblurredstirred

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat gets disturbed every time the doorbell rings and hides under the sofa

The archaeologists found that the ancient tomb had been disturbed by treasure hunters

I was deeply disturbed by the movie's violent scenes and couldn't sleep that night

😄 Fun example

The professor looked disturbed when he realized he had been teaching the wrong chapter for an hour

📚Related Words

Synonyms

troubledagitatedupsetunsettledperturbed

Antonyms

calmpeaceful

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