interrupted

[in-tuh-ruhp-tid] / ˌɪn təˈrʌp tɪd /

ADJECTIVE

stopped

Synonyms

STRONGEST

broken delayed disrupted postponed

STRONG

checked discontinued hindered obstructed suspended

WEAK

broken off cut short discontinuous held up interfered with intermittent irregular

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

To test the idea further, the researchers created "nicked" DNA, strands that were interrupted at specific points.

From Science Daily

The snowy plains stretch for miles, occasionally interrupted by bare trees.

From The Wall Street Journal

He had no idea how long he had been reading when his concentration was interrupted by a pang of hunger shooting through his stomach.

From Literature

“They volunteer here, and—” Julio began, but was interrupted by Jimmy asking if they could just get on with things.

From Literature

Bright grinned patiently as I interrupted my story to comment on the score.

From Literature