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disturbed

Pronunciation: [dɪsˈtɜrbd]

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Learn how to use disturbed in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “mental health”

(adjective) when someone's mind is not peaceful or calm. This can happen if someone feels anxious, sad, or upset about something. It often means they are having a hard time dealing with their thoughts or feelings.

Example

After talking to her friend, she felt less disturbed and more at ease.

Example

He was still disturbed by the loud noises after the concert ended.

Example

What can we do if we feel disturbed by our worries?

Context: “interrupt”

(verb) to cause someone to be upset or to break the normal way things are happening. This can happen when someone is trying to focus on something important, and something interrupts them.

Example

She was happy when no one disturbed her while she was studying.

Example

The loud music disturbed everyone's concentration during the test.

Example

Did you disturb anyone while they were working?

Context: “environment”

(verb) to change or damage a place or situation in a way that makes it less good or safe. This can happen in nature or in homes when things are moved around or destroyed.

Example

They worked hard to fix the park, so it was no longer disturbed by trash.

Example

The construction disturbed the animals living nearby, making them leave.

Example

How does pollution disturb the environment around us?

How to pronounce disturbed

Pronunciation: [dɪsˈtɜrbd]

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