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Definition of
disturbing adjective
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
disturbing
adjective
adjective
NAmE
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dɪˈstərbɪŋ
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making you feel anxious and upset or shocked
a disturbing piece of news
disturbingly
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adverb
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