Meaning of the word confronting in English

What does confronting mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

confronting

US /kənˈfrʌn.t̬ɪŋ/
UK /kənˈfrʌn.tɪŋ/

Adjective

causing one to feel uneasy, challenged, or threatened

Example:
The documentary presented some very confronting truths about society.
It was a very confronting experience to face my fears head-on.