Cool MateMeaning of Disturbing
making you feel anxious and upset or shocked
In simple words: causing worry or upset
Disturbing in a sentence
- a disturbing piece of news
- a profoundly disturbing experience
How to use Disturbing
Use 'disturbing' to describe something that makes people feel anxious or uncomfortable. It can refer to images, news, or behavior, but avoid using it in overly casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
disturbing + object
Memory hint
Sounds like 'dis-turb-ing' — imagine being disrupted during a peaceful moment.
Related words
Synonyms for Disturbing
- alarming
- unsettling
- troubling
- distressing
- worrying
Opposites of Disturbing
- comforting
- reassuring
- pleasing
Common mistakes with Disturbing
- Inappropriately used for cheerful or positive events.
- Confused with 'disturbed', which means troubled or affected.
- Used as a noun instead of an adjective.
Disturbing appears in
Disturbing in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مقلق
يسبب القلق أو الانزعاج
- Bengaliবাংলা
উদ্বেগজনক
উদ্বেগ বা দুঃখের কারণ
- GermanDeutsch
Bedenklich, Beunruhigend
Macht Sorgen oder macht traurig.
- SpanishEspañol
Perturbador
que causa preocupación o malestar
- Persianفارسی
ناراحت کننده، آزاردهنده
باعث نگرانی یا ناراحتی میشود
- FrenchFrançais
Troublant, Dérangeant
qui cause de l'inquiétude ou du chagrin
- Hindiहिन्दी
परेशान करने वाला
चिंता या परेशानी पैदा करने वाला
- ItalianItaliano
Disturbing
che causa preoccupazione o turbamento
- PortuguesePortuguês
Perturbador
que causa preocupação ou chateação
- RussianРусский
Тревожный, беспокоящий
вызывающий беспокойство или расстройство
- Urduاردو
پریشان کنندگی
تشویش یا پریشانی کا باعث بننا
- Chinese中文
令人不安的
引起担忧或不安
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not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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Frequently asked questions about Disturbing
What does Disturbing mean?
causing worry or upset
What is the definition of Disturbing?
making you feel anxious and upset or shocked
How do you use Disturbing in a sentence?
a disturbing piece of news
Can you give another example of Disturbing?
a profoundly disturbing experience
What are synonyms for Disturbing?
Common alternatives include alarming, unsettling, troubling, distressing, worrying.
What is the opposite of Disturbing?
Opposite meanings include comforting, reassuring, pleasing.
What words go with Disturbing?
It commonly pairs with be, become, remain, extremely, fairly, very.
What are common mistakes when using Disturbing?
Inappropriately used for cheerful or positive events. Confused with 'disturbed', which means troubled or affected. Used as a noun instead of an adjective.
How do you pronounce Disturbing?
US: /["/dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/dɪˈstɜːbɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Disturbing?
Use 'disturbing' to describe something that makes people feel anxious or uncomfortable. It can refer to images, news, or behavior, but avoid using it in overly casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Disturbing?
"Disturbing" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.