adjective
- causing disorder or interruption to normal activities or processes
- introducing significant changes that alter traditional methods or markets
Usage: business; technology
Examples
- The disruptive student was sent to the principal’s office.
- Construction noise was disruptive to the nearby classrooms.
- The new app proved to be a disruptive force in the taxi industry.
- Her disruptive behavior during meetings made it hard to focus.
- Disruptive technologies often create new markets while destroying old ones.
- The teacher asked parents to address their child’s disruptive conduct.
- Online streaming was disruptive to traditional television broadcasting.