disturbing
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- disturbingly adverb
- nondisturbing adjective
- undisturbing adjective
- undisturbingly adverb
Etymology
Origin of disturbing
Example Sentences
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Lieu questioned Bondi why no investigation had been launched into the former Prince Andrew, even after disturbing photos of him with a victim surfaced in the latest batch of the Epstein files.
From Salon
When police investigated, officers found "deeply disturbing material" on his devices.
From BBC
But a closer look at the data reveals something disturbing within the Chinese economy.
From MarketWatch
Two parents complained to the ASA about the advert, arguing it was inappropriate and disturbing for young children and therefore unsuitable to be displayed outdoors.
From BBC
In a statement, the government said the "behaviour described in Operation Kenova's final report is deeply disturbing".
From BBC
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