disquieting
gb/dɪskwˈaɪətɪŋ/ us/dɪskwˈaɪətɪŋ/
C1
Inglese
nyugtalanító, aggasztó
C1
FORMAL
1
nyugtalanító
B2
Schema d'uso:
[something] is disquieting (to [someone])
I found his evasive answer disquieting.
Nyugtalanítónak találtam a kitérő válaszát.
It was disquieting to realize that no one had checked the figures.
Nyugtalanító volt rádöbbenni, hogy senki sem ellenőrizte a számadatokat.
The empty house had a disquieting atmosphere.
Esempi per chi studia
The news was disquieting.
A hír nyugtalanító volt.
It is disquieting to hear that the test failed.
Nyugtalanító azt hallani, hogy a teszt nem sikerült.
Errore comune:
Learners may think it only means 'not quiet' (about sound). More often it means 'unsettling' or 'worrying'.
Significato
causing unease or anxiety
Collocazioni
a disquieting thought
|a disquieting feeling
|a disquieting realization
|a disquieting question
|a disquieting silence
|a disquieting dream
|a disquieting image
|a disquieting detail
|deeply disquieting
|find [something] disquieting
Sinonimi
unsettling (emphasizes making you feel less secure or comfortable.)
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disturbing (often stronger; suggests shock or upset.)
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troubling (emphasizes concern and discomfort.)
Contrari
reassuring (makes you feel less worried and more confident.)
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comforting (makes you feel emotionally safe and calmer.)
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calming (reduces nervousness or tension.)
Temi
emotions
|psychology
|communication
Definizione
If something is disquieting, it makes you feel worried or not calm.
Making someone feel worried, uneasy, or less calm.
C1
FORMAL
2
aggasztó
B2
Schema d'uso:
a disquieting [sign/trend/report/finding]
The report contains disquieting evidence of identity theft.
A jelentés aggasztó bizonyítékokat tartalmaz a személyazonosság-lopásra vonatkozóan.
There has been a disquieting rise in workplace accidents this year.
Idén aggasztó mértékben emelkedett a munkahelyi balesetek száma.
The most disquieting finding was the lack of independent oversight.
Esempi per chi studia
The study shows a disquieting trend.
A tanulmány aggasztó tendenciát mutat.
These numbers are disquieting.
Ezek a számok aggasztóak.
Errore comune:
Learners may overuse it for small worries; it often implies a more serious or persistent concern (especially in reports, trends, or evidence).
Significato
suggesting a serious problem
Collocazioni
a disquieting trend
|a disquieting sign
|disquieting evidence
|a disquieting pattern
|disquieting statistics
|a disquieting rise
|a disquieting report
|disquieting findings
|a disquieting lack (of oversight/resources)
|increasingly disquieting
Sinonimi
alarming (more urgent; suggests immediate danger or alarm.)
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concerning (more neutral and common; suggests worry without strong emotion.)
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ominous (suggests something bad may happen in the future.)
Contrari
encouraging (suggests improvement or a good outcome.)
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promising (suggests likely future success or benefit.)
Temi
news
|society
|risk
Definizione
If a fact or change is disquieting, it makes people worried because it may mean something bad is happening.
Causing concern because it suggests a possible danger, failure, or negative development.
Grammatica
Forma base
disquieting
IPA
GB/dɪskwˈaɪətɪŋ/
US/dɪskwˈaɪətɪŋ/
Sillabe e accento
dis - quiet - ing (3 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (quiet)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: disquieting
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