Disturbing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪsˈtɜː.bɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Disturbing is an adjective meaning Causing distress or worry; upsetting or unsettling.
Meaning
Causing distress or worry; upsetting or unsettling.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of disturb
Example Sentences
His behaviour is very disturbing.
A disturbing film that tries to explore the mind of a serial killer.
I corralled the judge, and we started off across the fields, in no very mild state of fear of that gentleman's wife, whose vigilance was seldom relaxed. And thus we came by a circuitous route to Mohair, the judge occupied by his own guilty thoughts, and I by others not less disturbing.
Synonyms for disturbing
Depending on context, synonyms include heavy, perturbing, worrisome, distressing, troubling, distressful.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include troubling, distressing, distressful, worrisome, worrying, heavy.
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