DISTURBED Synonyms: 388 Similar and Opposite Words

disturbed 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of disturbed

as in troubled

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as in disordered

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disturbed

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verb

past tense of disturb

as in alarmed

to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy all that talk of war disturbed us

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as in removed

to change the place or position of the items on her desk had been disturbed by someone

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as in disrupted

to undo the proper order or arrangement of her careful filing system is sure to be disturbed during the move

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as in bothered

to thrust oneself upon (another) without invitation sorry to disturb you while you're working

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as in weighed

to cause discomfort to or trouble for please do not disturb yourself—I'll get my own drink

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Recent Examples of disturbed

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Unable to distinguish between the monster and her real mother, Bela becomes increasingly disturbed, as do Russ and Ursula. — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 Later on Sunday, Vingegaard crashed out of the race with a broken collarbone — prompting speculation among his rivals that his disturbed sleep was a factor. — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Verb

Meanwhile, men are also disturbed by the NFL's social media plan. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026 In borderlands the ground is always disturbed by history, and south-eastern Poland is no exception. — Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disturbed

Recent Examples of Synonyms for disturbed

Adjective

Unmasking ‘Criminal’ The FBI became aware of Spitze’s online crimes through his troubled home life and desire for fame, according to a DOJ sentencing memo to the court.

— Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026
Hayden Panettiere's troubled relationship with on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson had one final, unexpected chapter that is still unfolding.

— Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of troubled

Adjective

There are a number of eating behaviors, some of which might be considered disordered eating behaviors, that people trying to become muscular often engage in.

— Ashleigh N. DeLuca, STAT, 20 Aug. 2026
Many of the characteristics that facilitate athletic success can also increase disordered eating symptoms.

— Erin Harrop, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of disordered

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Garcia said that before the attack, residents were already alarmed by a May news release from the city manager of neighboring Rio Vista, who warned that the project and potential annexation could open the door to a giant data center being built.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Terrified Jewish voters—alarmed by progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s anti-Zionist rhetoric—are fleeing to Republican Mike Rogers for self-preservation.

— Staff, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of alarmed

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The locomotive’s engine cylinders have been removed, and its crankcase was bare.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2026
The vaccine, in combination with Keytruda , met key goals in patients with higher-risk or advanced melanoma whose detectable cancer had been completely removed through surgery.

— Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of removed

Verb

Almost every country had reduced access to vaccines during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, when supply chains and clinic access were severely disrupted.

— Kathryn H. Jacobsen, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
Some of those domestic brands have also disrupted the broader industry, reset innovation cycles and launched price wars.

— Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of disrupted

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Right-handed reliever Joel Peguero (left hamstring strain) will be shut down for the rest of the year due to a recurring hamstring strain that’s bothered him since spring training.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
Woolen’s reaching hands bothered Brown enough that, while fielding another slant, Brown lost his grip on the football, which popped into the air.

— Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

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