disruptive
adjectiveUK /dɪsˈrʌptɪv/
US /dɪsˈrʌptɪv/
Something disruptive stops things from going on as normal.
The loud music was disruptive to the class.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Causing a big change in the way something works, often in a new and clever way.
The internet was a disruptive invention that changed how we live.
3. Causing trouble or disorder in a group or place.
The disruptive student kept talking during the lesson.
4. Causing something to break apart or stop working.
The storm had a disruptive effect on the train schedule.