perturbing

Thân thiện

The news report about the storm was perturbing.

Definition

Adjective: * Causing mental or emotional disturbance: Describes something that causes feelings of distress, worry, anxiety, or unease. It implies an unsettling effect on one's peace of mind.

Usage

The adjective "perturbing" is used to qualify a noun, indicating that the thing described has the quality of being unsettling or anxiety-inducing. It is a formal synonym for "worrying" or "disturbing."

Examples

• The scientist found the perturbing data difficult to explain.
• She had a perturbing dream that stayed with her all day.
• His complete lack of reaction was the most perturbing aspect of the meeting.
• The report contained several perturbing conclusions about climate change.

Advanced Usage

• "Most perturbing": A common phrase used for emphasis to describe something that is especially unsettling.
  • The sudden silence from the expedition team was most perturbing.

Variants and Related Words

• Perturb (verb): To disturb or unsettle someone mentally; to cause anxiety.
  • The news did not seem to perturb him.
• Perturbation (noun): A state of anxiety or unease; a cause of such a state.
  • She noticed his perturbation when the topic was raised.
• Perturbed (adjective): Feeling anxious or unsettled.
  • He had a perturbed expression on his face.

Synonyms

• Disturbing
• Worrying
• Disquieting
• Troubling
• Alarming
• Unsettling
• Distressing

Antonyms

• Reassuring
• Comforting
• Soothing
• Calming

Học thuật

Adjective

1. causing distress or worry or anxiety
   • distressing (or disturbing) news
   • lived in heroic if something distressful isolation
   • a disturbing amount of crime
   • a revelation that was most perturbing
   • a new and troubling thought
   • in a particularly worrisome predicament
   • a worrying situation
   • a worrying time

Từ đồng nghĩa

• distressing
• distressful
• disturbing
• troubling
• worrisome
• worrying