disturbing
Translation
disturbing, unsettling, worrying, upsetting
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
a disturbing ((noun)). There is a disturbing trend of rising crime.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unsettling, upsetting, worrying; Antonyms: calming, reassuring, pleasant
Etymology
Present participle of the verb 'disturb'. From Latin 'dis-' (apart) + 'turbare' (to throw into disorder).
Memory Tips
Something that is 'disturbing' is actively 'disturbing' your sense of calm.