disturbing
adjectiveUK /dɪˈstɜː.bɪŋ/
US /dɪˈstɝː.bɪŋ/
Something disturbing makes you feel upset or scared.
The loud scream in the night was very disturbing.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Causing someone to stop what they are doing or to be interrupted.
The disturbing noise outside made it hard to concentrate.
3. Making something move or change from its normal position or state.
The disturbing wind shook the branches all night.
4. Making someone feel anxious or uncomfortable about a situation.
His disturbing questions made everyone in the room uneasy.