# disturbing vs disturbingly

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### disturbing
*adjective · IPA /dɪsˈtɜː.bɪŋ/ · frequency rank #6,562*
Causing distress or worry; upsetting or unsettling.

### disturbingly
*adverb · frequency rank #44,169*
In a disturbing manner.

## Source
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