adj, verb ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of disturb form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adjective

1. 1
   Causing distress or worry; upsetting or unsettling.

   "A disturbing film that tries to explore the mind of a serial killer."

Adjective

1. 1
   causing distress or worry or anxiety wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

bothersomedistressfulaffectingaggravatingagitatingalarming

Example

More examples

"I've just heard a disturbing rumor."

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