/ˌʌpˈset/

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Meaning

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

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Word origin

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

Origin
Middle English
Root
set

Examples

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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.

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This word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 11: upset, vote, base and 7 more words.