disruptive

[US]/dɪsˈrʌptɪv/
[UK]/dɪsˈrʌptɪv/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. causing disruption or disturbance; destructive; interrupting.

Phrases & Collocations

disruptive behavior

disruptive technology

disruptive innovation

Example Sentences

the hours of work are disruptive to home life.

potentially disruptive elements in society

children with highly disruptive behaviour

it was disruptive to the industry as it was shaking down after deregulation.

He was expelled from school for disruptive behaviour.

Having to stand in line was a nuisance. The disruptive child was a nuisance to the class.

She believes in ‘tough love’ for dealing with disruptive youngsters.

The article defines the conception of disruptive innovation, latecomer firms and leap-development; the modes of leap-development of latecomer firms.

The police detained several suspects for questioning. The disruptive students were detained after school until their parents had been notified.

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