beunruhigend
worrying
A quality of something that causes concern, fear, or unease.
EXAMPLE
Die Nachrichten über die wirtschaftliche Entwicklung sind beunruhigend.
The news about economic development is worrying.
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Meanings
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Word formation
'Beunruhigend' (worrying) is the present participle of the verb 'beunruhigen' (to worry/unsettle). It describes something that has the quality of causing unease. The verb itself is derived from 'unruhig' (restless/not calm).
EXAMPLE
Die plötzliche Stille im Haus war beunruhigend.
The sudden silence in the house was worrying.
Sentence structure and use
This word can stand as an adjective before a noun or as an adverb referring to the whole sentence. It is often used with verbs such as 'sein' (to be), 'wirken' (to seem), or 'finden' (to find/consider).
EXAMPLE
Das ist eine beunruhigende Entwicklung.
That is a worrying development.
Typical collocations
Common words that are described as 'beunruhigend' (worrying) include: a piece of news, a call, a silence, a result, or a thought. For emphasis, 'zutiefst' (deeply) or 'sehr' (very) is often used.
EXAMPLE
Das Ergebnis der Untersuchung war zutiefst beunruhigend.
The result of the investigation was deeply worrying.
Compare with
beunruhigend vs beängstigend
frightening
Beängstigend and beunruhigend both describe something that causes negative feelings. Beängstigend clearly emphasizes fear or fright, while beunruhigend can also refer to less intense worry or unease. Beängstigend is more suitable for an immediately threatening situation, while beunruhigend is often used for uncertain news.
beunruhigend
Die Nachricht von kleinen Unregelmäßigkeiten war für die Bewohner beunruhigend.
The news of minor irregularities was worrying for the residents.
beängstigend
Die Nachricht von dem bewaffneten Angriff war für die Bewohner beängstigend.
The news of the armed attack was frightening for the residents.
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