This is the 13368th most frequent German word.
befremdlich
"Befremdlich" means strange or unsettling.
In this sentence, 'befremdlich' is used to describe an unsettling or unusual characteristic of the quietness, emphasizing unexpectedness.
Es ist befremdlich, wie still es hier ist.
It is strange how quiet it is here.
Here, 'befremdlich' characterizes the proposal as odd or unwelcomed from the perspective of the employees.
Der neue Vorschlag des Chefs wirkt auf die Mitarbeiter befremdlich.
The boss's new proposal seems strange to the employees.
In this context, 'befremdlich' expresses the idea that his behavior was out of the ordinary, leading others to feel discomfort or surprise.