disruptive
Tags: TOEFL core, academic
adjective
causing confusion and interruption; disturbing
- The disruptive student kept talking during the lecture.
- The new technology proved disruptive to traditional business models.
verb disrupt
interrupt (an event, activity, or process) by causing a disturbance or problem.
- The loud construction noise disrupted my concentration.
- A sudden power outage disrupted the entire event.
noun disruption
disturbance or problems which interrupt an event, activity, or process.
- There was a major disruption in internet service last night.
- The storm caused severe disruptions to transportation.