verontrustende

Verontrustende is a Dutch adjective formed from the verb verontrusten (to alarm or worry) with the participle suffix -ende. The base form verontrustend means “disturbing” or “worrying,” and verontrustende is the attributive form used before a noun (for example, verontrustende beelden, verontrustende berichten). In predicative use, the short form verontrustend is common, as in De situatie is verontrustend.

Usage of verontrustende centers on things that provoke concern, unease, or anxiety rather than outright fear. It is frequently employed in journalism, commentary, and everyday speech to describe information, events, or imagery that makes people worry. It often carries a measured tone—more strong than bland terms like zorgelijk but less intense than angstaanjagend or onheilspellend.

Common collocations include verontrustende berichten (disturbing reports), verontrustende tekenen (disturbing signs), and verontrustende ontwikkelingen (disturbing developments). The term can describe a wide range of topics, from public health and safety to political or social issues.

Translations into English depend on context and tone; verontrustende can be rendered as “disturbing,” “worrying,” or “concerning.” The word conveys that something gives rise to concern without necessarily implying immediate danger. Related terms include verontrustend (disturbing) and zorgelijk (worrying), which is often used for milder concern.