Disruptive/dɪsˈrʌptɪv/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Classroom Context Used to describe behavior that interrupts learning, like talking or passing notes. She was sent out for being disruptive during the lecture. Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation Often implies negative judgment and annoyance due to interruption or disturbance. His loud ringtone was quite disruptive during the meeting. Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Intentional Disruptive behavior may not always be deliberate, but it still causes distractions. Her frequent coughing was unintentionally disruptive to the class.