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disturbing

adjectivemasculine/feminine/ĩkwjɛˈtɐ̃tɨ/medium

in·qui·e·tan·te

Definition

That causes unease, worry, or discomfort; that provokes a feeling of anxiety or alarm.
The silence in the abandoned house was disturbing.
His expression had something disturbing.
Common collocations
disturbing silencedisturbing sensationdisturbing aspect

Etymology

Do verbo 'inquietar' + sufixo '-ante', do latim 'inquietare' (perturbar).

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