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NebulousStar t1_iu0xkuw wrote

Reply to comment by darthvirgin in What are some books that you found interesting to read, but were also very confronting? by ssunnysidesup

In American English. However, "confronting" is commonly used as an adjective in other countries.

Edit: It's usage is similar to "upsetting" in the US, but the meaning is more like "profoundly upsetting" or "disturbing".

Another edit: Actually, we do this all the time. For instance, you might go on a tour. You might also go on a walking tour.

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darthvirgin t1_iu1vqyi wrote

“Walking” in that context is a gerund, where the verb acts as a noun, BTW.

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