Search Dictionary
Definition of disturbing

disturbing

/dɪˈstɝː.bɪŋ/
dis · turb · ing
Adverb:disturbingly
•
Past Simple:disturbed
•
Past Participle:disturbed
•
Present Participle:disturbing
JUMP TO:

disturbing Lexical Profile

disturbing Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Causing anxiety, worry, uneasiness, or emotional distress.

Example

"The documentary presented a disturbing look at the impact of industrial pollution on coastal ecosystems."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for disturbing
Antonyms
View all antonyms for disturbing

• verb

1

To interfere with the normal arrangement, functioning, or quiet state of something (present participle of disturb).

Example

"She tiptoed out of the bedroom to avoid disturbing the sleeping infant."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for disturbing
Antonyms
View all antonyms for disturbing

• Rhymes for disturbing

• Nearby Words

disturbance
disturbed
disturber
disturbing
disturbingly
disunion
disunite

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb disturb, which entered Middle English via Old French destourber from Latin disturbare, combining dis- ('completely') and turbare ('to throw into disorder'), a derivative of turba ('tumult' or 'crowd').

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disturbing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disturbing
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.