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Meanings of disruptive in English

Characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination.

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I said nothing, thinking about the disruptive effects of alcohol on sleep.
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Further reading: Follow Epicenter on Twitter for disruptive tech news, See Also:
Wired
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What will happen if a hugely disruptive economic storm becomes a reality?
The Irish Times
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So it was a very disruptive time for the industry, he said.
Radio NZ
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Food price volatility is disruptive to farmers because they cannot plan appropriately.
Reuters
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It is a disruptive technology which can help facilitate digital transformation change.
The Irish Times
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Art and design students find this time of the year very disruptive.
The Irish Times
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This could be the most disruptive product we have seen in years.
Wired
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Yet other UK leaders fear the impact a disruptive Brexit could have.
News.com.au
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But the vote was hardly a clarion call for further disruptive action.
The Irish Times
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However, another said they found the whispering a little bit more disruptive.
Radio NZ
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Follow us for disruptive tech news: Sam Gustin and Epicenter on Twitter.
Wired
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I always had a rebellious nature and was quite disruptive in class.
The Irish Times
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Follow us for disruptive tech news: Ryan Singel and Epicenter on Twitter.
Wired
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Follow us for disruptive tech news: Tim Carmody and Epicenter on Twitter.
Wired
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Follow us for disruptive tech news: Steven Levy and Epicenter on Twitter.
Wired
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