disturbed

Example Sentences

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US media described the male suspect as emotionally disturbed with no terror links.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

After moving himself down a place to number seven, he essentially missed a straight one to be bowled by Smith, and looked bewildered that his stumps had been disturbed.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“I’m deeply disturbed by reports of the poor conditions at Delaney Hall. Unsafe, inhumane and unconstitutional living conditions are completely unacceptable.”

From Salon • May 30, 2026

She explained that geological activity such as mountain building and continental rifting has disturbed many older rocks, making them more difficult to analyze.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

Internal affairs will always be stable when external affairs are stable, provided that they are not already disturbed by a conspiracy.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli