Pronunciation: /ʌpˈsɛt/

Definitions of upset

noun a state of being unhappy, disappointed, or worried

Example Sentences

A1 I am upset because I lost my favorite toy.

A2 The upset child cried for hours after losing the game.

B1 Her upset over the situation was evident in her body language.

B2 The team was upset by their defeat in the final game.

C1 His upset at the company's decision led him to resign from his position.

C2 The upset caused by the scandal resulted in a complete overhaul of the organization.

verb to make someone feel unhappy, disappointed, or worried

Example Sentences

A1 I am upset because my favorite show was canceled.

A2 She upset her friend by forgetting her birthday.

B1 The customer was upset with the service she received at the restaurant.

B2 The sudden change in plans upset the entire team.

C1 The controversial decision upset many people in the community.

C2 The unexpected news upset him deeply, but he tried to remain composed.

adjective feeling or showing unhappiness, disappointment, or worry

Example Sentences

A1 She was upset because she lost her favorite toy.

A2 The upset child started crying when he couldn't find his mom.

B1 The upset customer demanded to speak to the manager about the poor service.

B2 I was upset when I found out my best friend had been spreading rumors about me.

C1 The upset employee decided to quit after being passed over for a promotion again.

C2 The upset actress stormed off the set after a disagreement with the director.

Examples of upset in a Sentence

formal She was visibly upset by the news of the company's bankruptcy.

informal He's really upset about not getting the promotion.

slang I can't believe she got so upset over a little joke.

figurative The storm upset the calm of the ocean.

Grammatical Forms of upset

past tense

upset

plural

upsets

comparative

more upset

superlative

most upset

present tense

upset

future tense

will upset

perfect tense

have upset

continuous tense

is upsetting

singular

upset

positive degree

upset

infinitive

upset

gerund

upsetting

participle

upset

Origin and Evolution of upset

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'upset' originated from the Middle English word 'upsetten' which meant to set up, to establish, or to turn upside down.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'upset' evolved to also include feelings of distress, confusion, or agitation, in addition to physical overturning or disruption.