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disturbed

[dih-sturbd] / dɪˈstɜrbd /


ADJECTIVE
disturbed mentally
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When an anthill is disturbed, the response comes from the colony acting together rather than from any individual ant.

From Science Daily Jul. 8, 2026

The calling function disturbed us both, the text prompts were too limited and arbitrary, and overall, the device made me realize that our relationship probably didn’t need any technological intervention at all.

From Slate Jun. 20, 2026

When she encountered the boys in the hallways, their glances left her feeling disturbed.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 14, 2026

I clearly remember seeing the movie when I was young and being very disturbed by the scene when the government arrives and drapes the family’s house in plastic sheets and tubing.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 11, 2026

Real quick, I turned myself forward again and put my book up in front of my face, so I would look like I was too busy to be disturbed.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan




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