disturbed
Translation
disturbed, worried, unsettled, troubled
Examples
He felt disturbed by the bad news.
He felt disturbed by the bad news.
She works with emotionally disturbed children.
She works with emotionally disturbed children.
Grammar Patterns
disturbed by ((sth.)). He felt disturbed by the bad news.
Similar Words
Synonyms: anxious, troubled, upset; Antonyms: calm, peaceful, composed
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'disturb'. From Latin 'dis-' (apart) + 'turbare' (to throw into disorder).
Memory Tips
Someone who is 'disturbed' has had their inner peace 'disturbed' by something.