How to Use disruptive in a Sentence

disruptive

adjective

• That was not always the case against the Hoosiers, who often found ways to be disruptive.
  — Stephen Means, cleveland, 2 Sep. 2023
• So, how much more disruptive can those two be with Reader back in the mix?
  — Mohammad Ahmad, cleveland, 15 Nov. 2022
• The Razorbacks aren’t as deep across the front line as last year’s Elite Eight squad but can still be disruptive in the paint.
  — Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2023
• The last few years have been challenging, but that doesn’t mean that 2023 has to be just as disruptive.
  — Louis Gritzo, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2023
• Time to pick up the pieces after a disruptive work stoppage.
  — Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2023
• Changing the ballot at this late a date would be even more disruptive.
  — Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 27 Sep. 2024
• Still, the failures could be disruptive as the school year is set to begin next week for most children.
  — Megan Specia, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Aug. 2023
• None of this is meant to dismiss the disruptive power of electric cars or AI.
  — Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2024
• Light Blocking One of the main purposes of a sleep mask is blocking the light that can be disruptive to rest.
  — Courtney Leiva, Peoplemag, 26 Oct. 2023
• How disruptive was this to air travel throughout the week?
  — NBC News, 5 Feb. 2023
• At the time, Alexander looked like the Trojans’ best hope to bring a disruptive defensive presence to the Big Ten.
  — Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
• The Leo moon puts you in charge of a disruptive situation.
  — USA TODAY, 22 June 2023
• Elsewhere, the camps and other protests have been smaller and less disruptive.
  — Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2024
• Some of the most disruptive attacks have been staged by the Houthis, a militant group that controls northern Yemen and has ties to Iran.
  — Kareem Fahim, Washington Post, 3 Jan. 2024
• Plus, testers found that the incline isn’t super-responsive or quick, which can be disruptive to the flow of a workout.
  — Leigh Weingus, SELF, 10 Sep. 2024
• Broad-spectrum white light, such as that produced by LED bulbs, may be less disruptive.
  — The Arizona Republic, 12 Apr. 2023
• When the 26-year-old sat out the last three games of the regular season with an injury, the Cowboys missed his disruptive presence.
  — Sportsday Staff, Dallas News, 14 Mar. 2023
• The way the new housing is structured and placed in the city will be less disruptive than the alternative of state involvement and builder choice.
  — Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
• This book can teach you a lot about disruptive companies such as Apple and Amazon.com.
  — The Motley Fool, Dallas News, 19 Mar. 2023
• Choose ones with amber bulbs, which will be the least disruptive to sleep during middle-of-the-night bathroom visits.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2023
• Oliver points out that this practice has since been found disruptive to bats and has fallen out of favor.
  — Corey Buhay, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 May 2024
• This is certainly a step in the right direction, but the fact is, cellphones are disruptive to every facet of life.
  — Joe Queenan, WSJ, 21 Dec. 2023
• At best, drives like these are time-consuming and disruptive.
  — Jayme Lozano, Chron, 16 Mar. 2023
• In major cities across the country, demonstrators calling for a cease-fire have taken to the streets and grown more disruptive.
  — Ashley Ahn, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2023
• Nothing is more disruptive than touring, being on the road, and not getting good sleep.
  — Billboard Staff, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2022
• The effect at New College has been chilling and disruptive.
  — Jocelyn Gecker, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2023
• But converter stops and restarts will be too disruptive to large HVDC networks.
  — IEEE Spectrum, 28 Dec. 2023
• Pavitt says having too many abrasive treatments can be disruptive to the barrier, which would cause more harm down the line.
  — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2024
• Raising your voice or lashing out, even in a heated moment like a toddler’s tantrum, can be disruptive and potentially scary for the child.
  — Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 19 Oct. 2024
• The two stumbled on what proved to be disruptive to the wine industry—tranparency about ingredients and additives in Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Cabernet and other adult beverages.
  — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024

Last Updated: 16 Nov 2024