disquietingdifference
nounUK /dɪsˈkwaɪətɪŋ ˈdɪfrəns/
US /dɪsˈkwaɪətɪŋ ˈdɪfərəns/
A difference that makes you feel a little worried or uneasy.
There was a disquietingdifference between what the boy said and what really happened.
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2. A gap between two things that causes mild anxiety.
The disquietingdifference in the two reports made the teacher frown.
3. An unsettling change from what is normal or expected.
She noticed a disquietingdifference in her friend's voice.
4. A contrast that hints something may be wrong.
The disquietingdifference between the twins' answers raised questions.