disturbing
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/dɪsˈtɜːbɪŋ/
English
Definitions
verb
- To confuse a quiet, constant state or a calm, continuous flow, in particular: thoughts, actions or liquids.“A school of fish disturbed the water.”
- To divert, redirect, or alter by disturbing.“A mudslide disturbed the course of the river.”
- To have a negative emotional impact; to cause emotional distress or confusion.“A disturbing film that tries to explore the mind of a serial killer.”
adjective
- Causing distress or worry; upsetting or unsettling.
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troublingdistressingdistressfulworrisomeworryingheavyperturbingdisquietingunsettledunsettlingalarmingdistresseddisconcertingtroubledrestlessscary