CEFR C1

disturbing

adjective

Meaning

Causing anxiety or worry; unsettling.

Examples

The film contained some disturbing images that were not suitable for children.
He found the constant noise from the construction site deeply disturbing.

Synonyms: upsetting, unsettling, alarming, distressing

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disturbing (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /dɪˈstɜːbɪŋ/

Definition

Causing anxiety or worry; unsettling.

Examples

The film contained some disturbing images that were not suitable for children.
He found the constant noise from the construction site deeply disturbing.
There were disturbing inconsistencies in her statement.

How to Use disturbing

disturbing to (prepositional phrase): Causing anxiety or worry to someone. — "The constant criticism was disturbing to her self-esteem."

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