disturbance
/dɪˈstɜː.bəns/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: disturbances
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of disturbing, being disturbed.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Something that disturbs.
Noun
Examples
That guy causes a lot of trouble, you know, he’s such a disturbance.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “disturbance” mean?
The act of disturbing, being disturbed.
Is “disturbance” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.