English · Word Candidate

disturbance

/dɪˈstɜː.bəns/

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Also seen as: disturbances

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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).

Meaning · English

Something that disturbs.

Noun

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).

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.

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