disturbing

adjective/dɪˈstɜrbɪŋ/

Frequency rank: #3,947 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

Causing worry, fear, or unease.

Illustration for the English word “disturbing”

Example sentence

The movie had a very disturbing scene that left the audience feeling uneasy.

Synonyms & related words

  • unsettling
  • troubling
  • alarming
  • upsetting

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