Pronunciation: /ʌpˈsɛt/
noun a state of being unhappy, disappointed, or worried
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
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
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.
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.
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