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disturbing

v.
C1 Advanced Oxford US //dɪˈstɝbɪŋ// UK //dɪstˈɜːbɪŋ// dis·turb·ing

v. making you feel worried, upset, or shocked because something is wrong or strange.

v. causing anxiety, distress, or psychological discomfort. Often used to describe media, news, or behavior that challenges social norms or personal safety.


SIMPLE

The news about the accident was very disturbing.

CONTEXTUAL

The documentary contains disturbing footage of the war that some viewers might find difficult to watch.

COMPLEX

Psychologists noted a disturbing trend in the data suggesting that social isolation among adolescents had doubled within a single decade, regardless of socioeconomic status.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly modifies nouns like 'trend', 'news', 'thought', or 'image'.

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