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disturbed
adjective dis·turbed
: having or showing evidence of a mental or emotional illness
: worried and unhappy
of sleep : affected by a disturbance
Full Definition of DISTURBED
: showing symptoms of emotional illness <disturbed children> <disturbed behavior>
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First Known Use of DISTURBED
1904
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DISTURBED Defined for Kids
disturbed
adjective dis·turbed \di-ˈstərbd\
Definition of DISTURBED for Kids
: showing signs of mental or emotional illness <He works with emotionally disturbed patients.>
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disturbed
adjective dis·turbed \dis-ˈtərbd\
Medical Definition of DISTURBED
1
: showing symptoms of emotional illness or mental disorder <disturbed children> <disturbed behavior>
2
: designed for or occupied by disturbed patients <disturbed wards>
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