- present participle of disturb.
disturbing
Example Sentences
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Why it’s worth seeing: While its subject matter is disturbing, the film offers an evenhanded look at the effects of trauma on a child, and Reeves delivers an astounding performance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
Perhaps that’s because, if we stop clinging to the hope that it was all for the greater good, the events become too disturbing to imagine.
From Salon ● Sep. 7, 2026
According to one study, a new mom is just as likely to have disturbing thoughts of intentionally harming her child as she is to not have such thoughts.
From Slate ● Sep. 5, 2026
Its off-kilter tone and genuinely disturbing climax made it a favourite for horror fans.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
“I just got a disturbing call from Mrs. Fisher. Again,” he says, and I can tell he’s not playing this time.
From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist
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