disturbing
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.making you feel worried, shocked, or upset.
adj.causing distress, anxiety, or psychological discomfort; unsettling in nature.
Simple“The news report showed some disturbing images of the forest fire.”
In context“The documentary revealed a disturbing trend of rising sea levels that could threaten coastal cities within the next decade.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
v.the action of interrupting someone or moving something that should be left alone.
v.the present participle of 'disturb', referring to the act of interrupting rest, privacy, or settled conditions.
Simple“I hope I am not disturbing you while you are trying to work.”
In context“By disturbing the ancient soil layers, the construction crew inadvertently destroyed several fragile archaeological remains before the site could be surveyed.”
UsageOften used in the phrase 'sorry for disturbing you'.
Synonyms
“The death of any child is particularly harrowing, but a child’s death at the hands of a parent is incredibly disturbing.”
“He said: "Given Dahlia-Rose's very young age, and the horrifying way that she died, this is a uniquely disturbing and distressing case.”