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disruptive vs disturbing
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| disruptiveadjective/dɪsˈrʌp.tɪv/ | Meaning causing a major change to an industry or system; also, causing trouble that interrupts normal activity | Goes with disruptive technology | Example The company is known for disruptive technology that changes how people shop. |
| disturbingadjective/dɪˈstɜːr.bɪŋ/ | Meaning making you feel worried, shocked or upset | Goes with — | Example The news report showed some disturbing pictures of the flood. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Artificial intelligence is a technology.