disturbing

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disturbing

(adjective)

Meaning

causing anxiety or worry

Example

"The disturbing news left everyone feeling anxious and uncertain."

Synonyms

troublingunsettlingalarming

Antonyms

comfortingsoothing

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'disturbare', meaning to throw into disorder.
Related word forms
  • verb: disturb
  • noun: disturbance

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