Upset
Pronunciation: /əpˈsɛt/
Upset (verb)
- to cause someone to feel unhappy or worried
- to change a situation in a way that causes problems
Examples
- The news might upset the children.
- Losing the game could upset the team.
Common collocations: upset someone deeply, upset the balance, upset the order, upset the routine, cause upset
Upset (noun)
- a feeling of being unhappy or worried
- a surprising change in a situation, often in sports
Examples
- There was a lot of upset after the announcement.
- The upset was evident in her voice.
Upset (adjective)
- feeling sad or worried about something
- not in the usual or expected state
Examples
- She felt upset after the argument.
- He looked upset when he left.