disturbing

C1
US /dɪsˈtɝ.bɪŋ/ UK /dɪsˈtɜː.bɪŋ/
adj verb Freq #4535

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    causing distress or worry or anxiety

    distressing (or disturbing) news

  2. 2
    adj

    Causing distress or worry; upsetting or unsettling.

    A disturbing film that tries to explore the mind of a serial killer.

  3. 3
    verb

    present participle and gerund of disturb

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 adj · causing distress or worry... worrisome

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