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Added 10 October 2026

disturbing

/dɪsˈtɜː.bɪŋ/ adjective

In Latin: aerumnābilis, anxifer Wiktionary

adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about disturbing at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Causing distress or worry; upsetting or unsettling.
A disturbing film that tries to explore the mind of a serial killer.

verb

present participle and gerund of disturb

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