disquietingturn
nounUK /dɪsˈkwaɪətɪŋ tɜːn/
US /dɪsˈkwaɪətɪŋ tɝːn/
A change that makes you feel a little worried or uneasy.
The story took a disquieting turn when the lights went out.
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2. A sudden shift in a situation that causes mild fear.
The meeting took a disquieting turn after the bad news.
3. An unexpected change in a story that makes readers nervous.
The plot's disquieting turn kept everyone on edge.
4. A movement or direction that feels slightly threatening.
The road's disquieting turn led into the dark woods.