interrupted

[in-tuh-ruhp-tid]

adjective

1. broken off or discontinuous.

   Even one night of interrupted sleep can affect your mood.

2. Botany.,  having an irregular or discontinuous arrangement, as of leaflets along a stem.

Other Word Forms

• noninterrupted adjective
• noninterruptedly adverb
• noninterruptedness noun
• uninterrupted adjective
• uninterruptedly adverb
• uninterruptedness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of interrupted¹

First recorded in 1550–60; interrupt + -ed ²

Example Sentences

The former vice president was often interrupted by protesters during campaign events and the uncommitted movement, a progressive protest campaign aimed at achieving a ceasefire, ultimately decided not to endorse her.

From Salon

The match was not interrupted once it got under way, but a wet outfield made fielding conditions extremely difficult.

From BBC

“Fifty-five bags of trash,” interrupted Mather, leaning across the table to announce the morning haul.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2023, two protesters from environmental campaign group Just Stop Oil interrupted the First Night of the Proms after targeting a number of other events.

From BBC

Bonzi missed on his first serve and was preparing for his second when he was interrupted.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• broken 
• delayed 
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