adjective

disturbing

disturbing, unsettling, worrying, upsetting

The movie had a very disturbing ending.

The movie had a very disturbing ending.

There is a disturbing trend of rising crime.

There is a disturbing trend of rising crime.

a disturbing ((noun)). There is a disturbing trend of rising crime.

Synonyms: unsettling, upsetting, worrying; Antonyms: calming, reassuring, pleasant

Present participle of the verb 'disturb'. From Latin 'dis-' (apart) + 'turbare' (to throw into disorder).

Something that is 'disturbing' is actively 'disturbing' your sense of calm.

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