disturbed
UK/dɪ'stɜːbd/US/di'stә:bd/
A2
Definitions
adj.
Having mental or emotional problems
心理失常的，情绪不稳定的
adj.
Deeply upset or worried
深感不安的，受惊扰的
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddisturbnot, apart, away
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-eddisturb, confuse, crowd
=disturbed
The -ed adjective of disturb: in a state of having been stirred out of balance — either clinically (emotionally disturbed) or momentarily (disturbed by the news).
Example Sentences
- 1.
He looked deeply disturbed after reading the letter.
- 2.
The clinic specializes in helping emotionally disturbed children.