How to say "disturbing" in Japanese

• 不穏ふおんCommon
  na-adjective, nounCovers 'disturbing' in the sense of disquieting or threatening — an uneasy, turbulent mood or situation. Typical of news or commentary describing unrest or signs that trouble is brewing.
  軍部ぐんぶに不穏ふおんな動うごきが見みられる。↗

  There seem to be dangerous developments in the military.
• 気持ち悪いきもちわるいCommon
  i-adjectiveCovers 'disturbing' only as an emotional reaction: something unpleasant, revolting, or gross that makes you feel sick or creeped out. Rarely the word for a disturbing atmosphere; it is really about disgust.
  なんかそれ、ブヨブヨしていて気持きもち悪わるいね。↗

  Oooh, gross! What is that stuff? It's all spongy.

Use 不穏 for a threatening, turbulent atmosphere or situation that disturbs you, and 「気持ち悪い」 for something that disturbs by being revolting or gross to the senses or feelings.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

• 不穏ふおんdisquieting
• 気持ち悪いきもちわるいunpleasant
• 気持ちが悪いきもちがわるいunpleasant
• 困ったこまったdisturbing