View synonyms for disturbing

disturbing

[dih-stur-bing]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

upsetting or disquieting; dismaying.
a disturbing increase in the crime rate.

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Other Word Forms

disturbingly adverb
nondisturbing adjective
undisturbing adjective
undisturbingly adverb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of disturbing¹

First recorded in 1585–95; disturb + -ing ²

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Example Sentences

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“That, quite frankly, is very disturbing and concerning to us,” Day said.

From Los Angeles Times

Sigrid remembers her parents being called to school to collect her because her crying during a group performance was disturbing other children.

From BBC

But the flip side of the paper is dark and disturbing.

From BBC

Numerous discussions about the investigation took place in the Ugandan parliament last week, with ministers calling it "disturbing" and pledging to work with Interpol to ensure justice.

From BBC

But the book adds even more disturbing details.

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