verstörend
disturbing · disturb
Etwas, das Angst macht oder sehr unangenehm ist und einen aus der Ruhe bringt.
The German word "verstörend" is an adjective that translates to "disturbing" or "upsetting." It is derived from the verb "verstören," which means "to disturb" or "to unsettle."
Similar words in German:
- "beunruhigend" (alarming, worrying)
- "schockierend" (shocking)
- "verwirrend" (confusing)
Differences between these terms:
- Beunruhigend focuses more on causing anxiety or concern.
- Schockierend emphasizes a stronger element of shock or surprise affecting the emotional response.
- Verwirrend is specifically about confusion, rather than serving as a response to discomfort or pain as "verstörend" implies.
In summary, "verstörend" primarily addresses feelings of distress or unease, while the other similar words highlight different aspects of disquiet or confusion.
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Examples
Die Nachricht war ganz verstörend.adjective
The news was quite disturbing.
Manche Filme wirken verstörend auf Kinder.adjective
Some films have a disturbing effect on children.
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