unsettling
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ənˈsɛtəɫɪŋ// UK //ʌnsˈɛtlɪŋ// un·set·tling
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.
Usage
Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'find', 'feel', or 'seem'.