Meaning & use
disturbing
Causing feelings of anxiety, distress, or unease.
See it in a sentence
The documentary included disturbing footage of the factory's working conditions.
Neighbors reported a disturbing amount of noise coming from the abandoned house.
A note on using this word
Stronger than 'upsetting'; often used for content, images, or news that leaves a lasting unease.
Words with a similar meaning
unsettlingtroubling
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Words with an opposite meaning
comfortingreassuring
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