disturb
verb (used with object)
to interrupt the quiet, rest, peace, or order of; unsettle.
have been disturbing
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present perfect progressiveof disturb.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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“Richard Glossip is an innocent man who has been the victim of a massive breakdown in the justice system that would have been disturbing had it occurred even in a minor case,” they wrote.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 25, 2023
The ramifications of not being able to prepare have been disturbing for those helping out in the community.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 29, 2022
“The accounts I’ve read and heard have been disturbing, distressing and disorienting and it’s completely unacceptable that any woman at the ‘Today’ show experienced this kind of treatment,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2021
Opting in, the siblings learned a fact about themselves that would have been disturbing, were it not so obviously in error: Jackie had an uncle, the software told them—an Uncle Alex.
From Slate ● May 21, 2013
"I hope that will correct some of the misapprehension that appears to have been disturbing you," said he.
From Captain Blood by Rafael Sabatini
