verb Uncommon

disrupted

Disrupted (verb) means past tense of "disrupt" — interrupted the normal flow or order of something. Example: “The storm disrupted flights across the region.”

verb

Past tense of "disrupt" — interrupted the normal flow or order of something.

"The storm disrupted flights across the region."

"A power cut disrupted the live broadcast."

adj

Thrown into disorder or interrupted.

"Supply chains remained disrupted for months after the crisis."

How to use disrupted

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething that had its normal flow broken or thrown off track.

Common pairings

disrupted schedule disrupted service severely disrupted

Word forms

more disrupted comparative, most disrupted superlative

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Rhymes for disrupted

corrupted uninterrupted

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Frequently asked questions

What does “disrupted” mean?

The word “disrupted” means past tense of "disrupt" — interrupted the normal flow or order of something. In plain terms, something that had its normal flow broken or thrown off track.

How do you use “disrupted” in a sentence?

Here is “disrupted” used in a sentence: “The storm disrupted flights across the region.”

What part of speech is “disrupted”?

Depending on how it is used, “disrupted” can be a verb and an adjective.

Is “disrupted” a common word?

“Disrupted” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “disrupted” have?

“Disrupted” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: past tense of "disrupt" — interrupted the normal flow or order of something.