disturbingly
disturbingly — adverb
1. so as to give you a strong sense that something is seriously wrong, often leavin
so as to give you a strong sense that something is seriously wrong, often leaving you uneasy or slightly shocked
The report showed a disturbingly high number of injuries among night-shift staff.
disturbingly + high: degree modifier
Disturbingly, the children laughed while the stray dog struggled in the canal.
sentence adverb at clause start
Jenna spoke disturbingly calmly about the fire that destroyed her apartment.
The old hospital corridor was disturbingly quiet after the alarm stopped.
Rafael found a disturbingly detailed map of the school in the locker.
- worryingly
more general; focuses on concern about what may happen next
- alarmingly
stronger and more urgent, often suggesting immediate danger
- shockingly
puts more weight on surprise or outrage than quiet unease
- reassuringly
shows that something makes people feel safer or less doubtful
- comfortingly
suggests warmth or calm rather than unease
文法句型
disturbingly + adjective/adverb
Disturbingly, + clause
用法筆記
Often used before an adjective or adverb, especially to show that an amount, manner, or reaction feels wrong in a deeper way than simple worry. At the start of a clause, it comments on the whole situation and often suggests moral discomfort as well as surprise.