disturbing

[dɪˈstɜːbɪŋ]

disturbing Definition

• 1. causing anxiety, worry, or upset
• 2. interfering with the normal arrangement or functioning of something

Using disturbing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "disturbing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The movie was very disturbing and left me feeling uneasy.

• Example

  The news of the accident was disturbing to everyone.

• Example

  The loud noise from the construction site is disturbing my concentration.

• Example

  The disturbing images in the book made it difficult for me to sleep.

disturbing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for disturbing

• upsetting
• unsettling
• troubling
• disconcerting
• alarming

Antonyms for disturbing

• comforting
• reassuring

Phrases with disturbing

• disturbing the peace

  behaving in a way that causes a public disturbance

  Example

  The police arrested the man for disturbing the peace.

• disturbing the balance

  interfering with the equilibrium or stability of something

  Example

  The new regulations are disturbing the balance of power in the industry.

• disturbing the status quo

  challenging or changing the existing state of affairs

  Example

  The new political party aims to disturb the status quo and bring about change.

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Summary: disturbing in Brief

The adjective 'disturbing' [dɪˈstɜːbɪŋ] describes something that causes anxiety, worry, or upset, or interferes with the normal functioning of something. It can refer to anything from a movie or book to a loud noise or public disturbance. Examples include 'The movie was very disturbing and left me feeling uneasy.' and 'The loud noise from the construction site is disturbing my concentration.'