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