unsettling
adj.making you feel worried, nervous, or slightly uncomfortable. You use this to describe something that feels wrong or strange in a way that bothers you.
adj.causing anxiety, unease, or a loss of composure. Often used to describe atmospheres, events, or realisations that disturb one's sense of security or normalcy.
“The empty house had an unsettling silence.”
“She found the stranger's intense, unblinking stare deeply unsettling during the long train ride.”
“The documentary presents an unsettling look at how quickly misinformation can destabilise a community, leaving the viewer with a lingering sense of vulnerability regarding their own digital habits.”
Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'find', 'feel', or 'seem'.
“German Mercedes outran French Peugeots, an unsettling portent that few spectators paused to interpret.”
“Scottish photographer Wendy McMurdo ’s show at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery is quietly unsettling.”