adjective
- having one's peace, rest, or concentration interrupted
- worried, upset, or troubled by something
- having a mental or emotional disorder
Usage: clinical; formal
Examples
- Please do not enter – the patient should not be disturbed.
- She was deeply disturbed by the news of the accident.
- The loud construction work left me feeling disturbed and unable to focus.
- He seemed disturbed by her sudden departure.
- The psychiatrist evaluated the disturbed teenager.
- I was disturbed to learn about the company's unethical practices.
- The disturbed sleep patterns affected her daily performance.