disturbed

Example Sentences

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The suspect was emotionally disturbed and arrested by Amtrak police, ABC News reported.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

US media described the male suspect as emotionally disturbed with no terror links.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“I’m deeply disturbed by reports of the poor conditions at Delaney Hall. Unsafe, inhumane and unconstitutional living conditions are completely unacceptable.”

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Researchers explained that cemeteries provide especially good habitat because the land is peaceful, rarely disturbed, and largely free of pesticides.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

The driver, however, was not in the least disturbed; he kept turning his head to left and right, but I could not see anything through the darkness.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker