What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
morbid
Example
She has a morbid fascination with horror movies. [morbid: adjective]
Example
The hospital room had a morbid feeling to it. [morbid: adjective]
disturbing
Example
The news report was very disturbing. [disturbing: adjective]
Example
The teacher found the student's behavior to be disturbing. [disturbing: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Disturbing is more commonly used than morbid in everyday language. Disturbing is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while morbid is less common and refers to a more specialized interest or situation.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between morbid and disturbing?
Both morbid and disturbing are typically associated with an informal tone, but disturbing can also be used in formal contexts to describe serious or upsetting situations or events.
