disturbing
/dɪˈstɜːbɪŋ/ · /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
CEFR level B2Topic EmotionWord #3536 in the learning path
令人不安的
Definitions
adj. Making someone feel worried, upset, or uncomfortable.
令人不安的
Example
We heard some disturbing news about the nearby forest.
我们听到了一些有关附近森林的令人不安的消息。
The survey revealed a disturbing increase in the number of young people experiencing severe stress.
调查显示，承受严重压力的年轻人数量出现了令人担忧的增长。
Collocations
- disturbing news
- a disturbing trend
- deeply disturbing
Word family
- disturb (v.)
- disturbed (adj.)
- disturbance (n.)
Synonyms
- unsettling
- worrying
- troubling
Antonyms
- reassuring
Usage tip
disturbing指事物令人不安；disturbed指人感到不安。
FAQ
- What does disturbing mean?
- Making someone feel worried, upset, or uncomfortable.
- How is disturbing pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈstɜːbɪŋ/, US /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
