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

Adjective

Cultivation The plant grows naturally on riverbeds, grasslands, and human-disturbed areas; it can be propagated from both seeds and stem cuttings. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026 Cops described him as emotionally disturbed, although his only prior interaction with NYPD cops was an arrest for petty larceny last month in the Bronx, officials said. — Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026

Verb

The owls that called an Upper West Side water tower home have moved to other locations after construction work disturbed their nest. — Dave Carlin, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026 Caruso is particularly disturbed about her intent to fire LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disturbed

Recent Examples of Synonyms for disturbed

Adjective

It was meant to give kids from troubled homes an opportunity to learn the skills and discipline of a sport.

— CBS News, CBS News, 12 Nov. 2026
The health system, while under Sarian’s leadership, bought the hospitals from troubled Steward Healthcare System in 2024 as part of a deal Steward made to thin debt.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of troubled

Verb

That move sparked enormous street protests in Israel, and alarmed many Israeli citizens overseas.

— Daniel Brook, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026
The new company has nearly $80 billion in debt, with leverage of six-and-a-half times trailing earnings, a ratio that has alarmed investors and triggered credit rating downgrades.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of alarmed

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The two have shared videos about their relationship on social media that have amassed millions of views, although some of that footage appears to have since been removed.

— Alexis Mikulski Ruiz, Rolling Stone, 12 Nov. 2026
The ship’s dozen elevators were also removed, in part because they were covered in grease, but also to aid in sinking the ship efficiently, by opening up a path for the air to escape.

— Rachel Nuwer, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of removed

Verb

Baharoon said the rise of AI could produce an economic transformation comparable to previous industrial revolutions, creating new industries and opportunities even as existing professions are disrupted.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Evander Holyfield regains the WBA and IBF heavyweight championships from Riddick Bowe in a fight disrupted by a parachutist.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of disrupted

Verb

His lack of defensive workload and his club’s 81-81 record — albeit one that yielded a division title and would have been worse without Alvarez — could have weighed against him.

— Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 11 Nov. 2026
She had been born about eight weeks early and weighed less than 4 pounds.

— Noelle Crombie, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of weighed

Adjective

Caregivers for dementia patients, whether family members at home or employees in an institution, can face daily challenges from residents who may be uncooperative or agitated, but advocates emphasize that caregivers must stay patient and respectful.

— Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026
Yoko said her daughter simply tried to prevent an agitated resident from biting others by putting her hand around the person’s chin.

— Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

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