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    Inquiétante (en. Worrying)

    /ɛ̃.kjɛ.tɑ̃t/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That causes concern or anxiety.
    The news of his accident is truly unsettling.
    La nouvelle de son accident est vraiment inquiétante.
    That makes one nervous or uneasy.
    The exam results are concerning.
    Les résultats des examens sont inquiétants.
    Related to a disturbing situation or event.
    His behavior is becoming increasingly alarming.
    Son comportement devient de plus en plus inquiétant.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'inquietans', present participle of 'inquietare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    alarming situation
    A situation that causes concern.
    situation inquiétante
    unsettling thoughts
    Thoughts that provoke anxiety.
    des pensées inquiétantes
    unsettling gaze
    A gaze that evokes doubts or anxiety.
    un regard inquiétant

    Related Words

    concern
    A state of anxiety or distress.
    inquiétude
    anxious
    Who experiences concern.
    inquiet
    to worry
    To cause worry to someone.
    inquiéter

    Slang Meanings

    Stressful
    This movie is really stressful and unsettling.
    Ce film est vraiment stressant et inquiétant.
    Creepy
    Recent events are creepy.
    Les événements récents sont flippants.