disturbed
/dɪsˈtɜːbd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Showing symptoms of mental illness, severe psychosis, or neurosis.
Adjective
Examples
disturbed boy
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Extremely alarmed; shocked.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “disturbed” mean?
Showing symptoms of mental illness, severe psychosis, or neurosis.
Is “disturbed” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.