shqetësues

Shqetësues is an Albanian adjective used to describe things that cause concern or anxiety. It refers to information, events, developments, or phenomena that prompt worry. The term derives from the verb shqetësoj (to worry) and the suffix -ues, which forms adjectives indicating causation or quality. The feminine form is shqetësuese; plural forms adapt to the noun they modify (e.g., lajme shqetësuese).

Usage and nuance: Shqetësues is commonly used in media, policy debates, and everyday language to characterize situations that may require attention or action. It does not by itself convey a specific level of severity; rather, it signals that something is troubling or concerning. For example, "Një lajm shqetësues për sigurinë publike" or "Rrjedhjet e të dhënave janë të shqetësueshme" illustrate its use with masculine and feminine nouns.

Grammatical notes: The form agrees with the noun it describes in gender and number (e.g., lajme shqetësuese, zhvillime shqetësuese). Its antonym can be considered qetësues or qetësuese, meaning calming or reassuring, though those forms emphasize soothing rather than mere absence of concern.

Related terms: shqetësim (worry, anxiety), alarmant (alarming). In contexts discussing risk and public welfare, shqetësues frequently appears alongside terms that indicate importance, urgency, or the need for response.