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unsettlingly

[/ʌnˈsɛtəlɪŋli/]
adverb
perturbadoramente
1. In a manner that causes discomfort, anxiety, or unease; in a way that disturbs one's peace of mind or stability
The silence in the room was unsettlingly quiet.
O silêncio na sala era perturbadoramente quieto.
2. In a way that is disconcerting or troubling; causing one to feel uncertain or uneasy
His behavior was unsettlingly similar to his father's.
Seu comportamento era perturbadoramente similar ao de seu pai.
Synonyms
disturbinglydisconcertinglytroublinglyalarminglyuncomfortablyuneasily
Antonyms
reassuringlycomfortinglysoothinglypeacefully

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
perturbadoramente
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
perturbadoramente
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
perturbadoramente
Standard usage
Portugal
perturbadoramente
Also used in European Portuguese; alternative: 'de forma inquietante'

Related Idioms & Phrases

in an unsettling manner
give one pause
rub someone the wrong way
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