Pronunciation

/ʌpˈset/

Definitions

Noun

• Upset: (noun) 1. A feeling of anger, disappointment, or disturbance caused by something that upsets someone. 2. An upset in sports, where an unexpected team wins. 3. A disruption or change in one’s routine or plans. Example: “She was deeply upset by the news of her friend’s illness.”

Verb

• Upset: (verb) 1. To disturb or discompose someone’s emotions, thoughts, or balance. 2. To cause a defeat or loss for a favored competitor in a competition. 3. To overturn or disarrange something, often accidentally. Example: “The bad weather upset their carefully planned picnic.”

Adjective

• Upset: (adjective) Tending to cause distress or emotional disturbance. Example: “The upset child cried after losing their favorite toy.”

Adverb

• Upset: (adverb) In an upset manner; unexpectedly or unexpectedly causing upset. Example: “He won the race in an upset victory.”

Phrases

• “Be upset about something” expresses dissatisfaction or concern.
• “To upset someone’s expectations” means to exceed or fall short of their anticipation.
• “Stay calm, don’t let the little things upset you” advises resilience.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She was so upset after hearing her grades that she couldn’t stop crying.”
• Verb: “The underdog team upset the champions in the final match.”
• Adjective: “The news of the cancellation left her feeling quite upset.”
• Adverb: “His sudden departure upset the entire routine of the office.”

Synonyms

• Disappointed
• Frustrated
• Agitated -扰乱
• Upset (as a verb) can also have synonyms like unseat, unsettle, or dislodge, but these are less common in referring to the emotional state.