disturb
verb (used with object)
to interrupt the quiet, rest, peace, or order of; unsettle.
is disturbing
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present progressiveof disturb (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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It is disturbing to see a mother not only fail to support her daughter but so actively work against her—and to undermine her character to boot.
From Slate ● Oct. 22, 2026
Why it’s worth seeing: While its subject matter is disturbing, the film offers an evenhanded look at the effects of trauma on a child, and Reeves delivers an astounding performance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
Romanians are genuinely anxious about being sucked into the war next door: Russian drones have crashed over the border several times and Putin's escalatory rhetoric is disturbing.
From BBC ● Dec. 10, 2024
D’Adamo said the damage that rapid land subsidence is causing along parts of the Friant-Kern Canal is disturbing and needs to be addressed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2024
From this altitude it appears the way Coachella or any major festival would look—which is disturbing to her, because entertainment is the last thing these people want right now.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
