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disturbing

Pronunciation: [dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ]

Word

Learn how to use disturbing in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “feelings”

(adjective) when something makes you feel upset, worried, or anxious. It's like when you see or hear something that doesn't feel right and it makes you uncomfortable.

Example

The movie had a disturbing scene that made everyone think about the issues in society.

Example

The story was not disturbing at all; it was really cheerful and fun.

Example

Do you find this news report disturbing?

Context: “interruption”

(verb) to stop someone from doing what they are focused on or to break their attention. It means you are making it hard for someone to concentrate or relax because you're getting in their way.

Example

She was careful not to disturb her sleeping baby.

Example

He disturbed the meeting by talking loudly and not paying attention.

Example

Did I disturb you while you were working on your project?

How to pronounce disturbing

Pronunciation: [dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ]

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