Disturbance

/dɪsˈtɜːrbəns/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The interruption of a settled and peaceful condition.

The sudden disturbance in the meeting caused everyone to turn their attention.

A state of disorder or unrest.

The storm created a disturbance in the local community, leading to power outages.

An event that disrupts the normal function of a system.

The technical disturbance in the server caused a delay in processing transactions.

An emotional or mental upset.

The news of the accident caused a great disturbance to the family.

Middle English, from Old French 'disturberen', from Latin 'disturbare'.

disturbance of the peace

a legal term meaning any actions that disrupt public peace

peaceful disturbance

a term used to describe a non-violent protest or demonstration

natural disturbance

an event in nature that disrupts ecological balance, such as a wildfire

disturb

to interrupt the normal state or activity

disrupt

to cause disorder or turmoil

upset

to cause emotional distress or disturbance

A chaotic situation or noise.

That party last night was such a disturbance!

Being overwhelmed or flustered.

I was in a disturbance trying to figure out that math problem.