Upsetting

Pronunciation: /əpˈsɛtɪŋ/

Upsetting (adjective)

  1. causing feelings of sadness or worry.
  2. causing a surprising or unexpected change in a situation.

Examples

  • The news was upsetting to everyone.
  • Losing the game was upsetting for the team.

Common collocations: upsetting news, upsetting experience, find it upsetting, upsetting the balance, upsetting the routine

Synonyms of Upsetting

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Upsetting

  • — When referring to emotional states.
  • — When describing effects on emotions.