simple past tense and past participle of disturb
"The loud noise at midnight disturbed everyone in the house."
In plain English: To disturb means to interrupt someone's peace, quiet, or concentration so they can't focus on what they are doing.
"The sudden noise disturbed the baby who was sleeping peacefully."
having the place or position changed
"the disturbed books and papers on her desk"
"disturbed grass showed where the horse had passed"
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
"too upset to say anything"
"spent many disquieted moments"
"distressed about her son's leaving home"
"lapsed into disturbed sleep"
"worried parents"
"a worried frown"
"one last worried check of the sleeping children"
emotionally unstable and having difficulty coping with personal relationships
"After learning about his father's illness, he became so disturbed that he stopped answering calls from his wife."
Showing symptoms of mental illness, severe psychosis, or neurosis.
"The patient appeared deeply disturbed during the session, speaking incoherently about voices commanding him to jump out of the window."
In plain English: Disturbed means feeling upset, worried, or unable to sleep because something is bothering you.
"The child was too disturbed to sleep after hearing loud noises outside."
Usage: Use this adjective to describe someone exhibiting clear signs of serious psychological distress rather than temporary upset. It is often applied in clinical contexts where the individual's behavior indicates a need for professional intervention due to psychosis or deep-seated anxiety.