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disturbed

UK
/dɪsˈtɜːbd/
US
/dɪsˈtɜrbd/

Translations

disturbedpast participle
UK
/dɪˈstɜːbd/
US
/dɪˈstɜrbd/
Used for the participial adjective sense referring to something that has been physically or notionally disrupted.
perturbéContexte technique ou général pour une matière ou un sol modifié par une force externe.
The engineers examined the disturbed soil before laying the foundation.
Les ingénieurs ont examiné le sol perturbé avant de poser les fondations.
Additional translations
remaniéGéologie, travaux publics.
Synonyms
upset
agitated
perturbed
unsettled
troubled
distraught
disconcerted
flustered
bothered
ruffled
distressed
uneasy
discomposed
unhinged
deranged
disturbedadjective
more disturbed
Comp.
most disturbed
Super.
UK
/dɪsˈtɜːbd/
US
/dɪsˈtɜrbd/
She seemed disturbed after hearing the news about the accident.
Elle semblait bouleversée après avoir appris la nouvelle de l'accident.
The disturbed child was unable to focus in class.
L'enfant agité n'arrivait pas à se concentrer en classe.
The disturbed sleep pattern left him feeling exhausted the next day.
Le rythme de sommeil perturbé l'a laissé épuisé le lendemain.
Synonyms
upset
troubled
unsettled
agitated
disconcerted
perturbed
disquieted
bothered
Antonyms
calm
untroubled
peaceful
disturbverb

disturbed

Past Simple

disturbed
Past Simple
disturbed
Past Participle
disturbing
Gerund
UK
/dɪsˈtɜːb/
US
/dɪsˈtɜrb/
The loud music from the party disturbed the neighbors' sleep.
La musique forte de la fête a dérangé le sommeil des voisins.
perturberSurtout pour un fonctionnement, un équilibre ou une organisation.
The construction work disturbed the flow of traffic on the main road.
Les travaux de construction ont perturbé la circulation sur la route principale.
troublerPour un état émotionnel ou mental; peut aussi exprimer une gêne légère.
The news of the accident disturbed her greatly.
La nouvelle de l'accident l'a beaucoup troublée.
Synonyms
interrupt
disrupt
agitate
trouble
unsettle
perturb
bother
interfere
displace
disconcert
Antonyms
calm
soothe
quiet
disturbpast participle

disturbed

troubléAu sens psychologique ou émotionnel.
She seemed disturbed after the meeting.
Elle semblait troublée après la réunion.
perturbéDans un contexte psychologique ou psychiatrique.
The clinic specializes in treatment for disturbed adolescents.
La clinique est spécialisée dans le traitement des adolescents perturbés.
perturbéPour un objet, une trace ou un état naturel modifié.
The investigators photographed the disturbed footprints in the snow.
Les enquêteurs ont photographié les empreintes perturbées dans la neige.
Synonyms
disturbed
upset
troubled
unsettled
perturbed
agitated
disquieted
distressed
rattled
flustered
discomposed

Definitions

disturbedpast participle
That has been moved, altered, or disrupted from its original or natural condition, typically by an external force.
The engineers examined the disturbed soil before laying the foundation.
disturbedadjective
Experiencing or exhibiting emotional or mental distress.
She seemed disturbed after hearing the news about the accident.
Showing signs of being agitated or upset.
The disturbed child was unable to focus in class.
Disrupted or interrupted in a normal state or function.
The disturbed sleep pattern left him feeling exhausted the next day.
disturbverb
To interrupt the quiet, peace, or order of; to unsettle.
The loud music from the party disturbed the neighbors' sleep.
To interfere with the normal arrangement or functioning of something.
The construction work disturbed the flow of traffic on the main road.
To cause someone to feel anxious or worried.
The news of the accident disturbed her greatly.
disturbpast participle
Experiencing emotional or mental distress; troubled.
She seemed disturbed after the meeting.
Having a psychological or psychiatric disorder.
The clinic specializes in treatment for disturbed adolescents.
Altered or moved from its original position; no longer in its natural or undisturbed state.
The investigators photographed the disturbed footprints in the snow.
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