disturbing

An experience or situation that's disturbing can make us feel uneasy or uncomfortable.

When we say something is disturbing, it usually means that it's not quite right or pleasant. It could be a news story about violence or injustice that makes you feel upset and want to do something about it. You might watch a movie that's disturbing because of its mature themes or graphic content, and wish you hadn't seen it afterwards. Or maybe you have a friend who's going through a tough time, like dealing with the loss of a loved one, and their emotions are really disturbing to witness.

Note: As an adjective, "disturbing" can also describe something that disrupts or breaks the usual pattern, like a traffic disturbance caused by roadwork.