Disruptively: meaning, definitions and examples

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disruptively

 

[ dɪsˈrʌptɪvli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a disruptive manner

Causing or tending to cause disruption; disturbing the normal operation or flow of something.

Synonyms

chaotically, disorderly, disturbingly.

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Word Description / Examples
disruptively

Similar to the first context provided, meaning actions that interrupt normal functioning. Also used for behaviors in classes, offices, and public places.

  • The child's disruptively loud outburst made it hard for the teacher to proceed with the lesson.
  • Their disruptively creative ideas shook the traditional ways of doing business.
disturbingly

Best used when describing something that causes worry, anxiety, or emotional discomfort. It often has a strong negative connotation.

  • The news report was disturbingly graphic, leaving viewers unsettled.
  • She found his behavior toward her disturbingly aggressive.
disorderly

Used to describe behavior that is not well-organized and can cause problems, often with a mild negative connotation. It can be used for people, events, or situations.

  • The party became disorderly after midnight, and the neighbors called the police.
  • He was arrested for disorderly conduct outside the bar.
chaotically

This word is suitable for describing situations or actions that are highly disorganized and confusing, often with a sense of complete lack of order.

  • Papers were scattered chaotically across the office after the earthquake.
  • The crowd moved chaotically in all directions after the announcement of the fire.

Examples of usage

  • The children were behaving disruptively in the classroom.
  • The new construction project was disruptively loud.

Translations

Translations of the word "disruptively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de maneira disruptiva

🇮🇳 विघटनकारी तरीके से

🇩🇪 störend

🇮🇩 dengan cara yang mengganggu

🇺🇦 деструктивно

🇵🇱 zakłócająco

🇯🇵 破壊的に

🇫🇷 de manière perturbatrice

🇪🇸 de manera disruptiva

🇹🇷 yıkıcı bir şekilde

🇰🇷 파괴적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل مزعزع

🇨🇿 rušivě

🇸🇰 rušivo

🇨🇳 破坏性地

🇸🇮 moteče

🇮🇸 truflandi

🇰🇿 бұзушы түрде

🇬🇪 დამანგრევლად

🇦🇿 pozucu şəkildə

🇲🇽 de manera disruptiva

Etymology

The word 'disruptively' is derived from the verb 'disrupt' which comes from the Latin word 'disrumpere', meaning to break apart. The adverb 'disruptively' has been used in the English language to describe actions or behaviors that cause disturbance or interruption in a system or process. It emphasizes the disruptive nature of the action or behavior, highlighting its negative impact on the normal functioning of something.

See also: disrupt, disrupted, disrupter, disruption, disruptive, disruptor.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,579, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.