disturbing

dis-turb-ing · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Causing anxiety, worry, or unease.

  2. 2.

    Causing upset or mental discomfort.

  3. 3.

    Interfering with peace or calm.

Phrases & expressions

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    Deeply disturbing — Very troubling or upsetting.
  • •
    Disturbing news — Information that causes worry.
  • •
    Disturbing trend — A worrying pattern or development.

Related words

Antonyms: calming, comforting, reassuring, soothing
See also: disturb, disturbed, unsettling
Synonyms: alarming, troubling, unsettling, worrying

Etymology

Present participle of disturb, from Latin disturbare ("to throw into disorder"), from dis- ("completely") + turbare ("to disturb, confuse").