upset - English word #909

Translation

Feeling unhappy, sad, or angry because something bad has happened.

Word origin

From Middle English up plus set, first meaning to turn over.

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"Upset" means she felt sad and unhappy about it.

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Here "upset" describes a hurt, unhappy feeling.

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Here "upset" means troubled and sad.

sad

Feeling unhappy, often wanting to cry.

angry

Feeling very cross because something is wrong or unfair.

worry

To feel unhappy and afraid because you think something bad may happen.

hurt

To cause pain to someone, or to feel pain.

cry

To let water fall from your eyes when you are sad or hurt.

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