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Upset Definition & Meaning

1. To disturb the normal functioning or state of something or someone.

Example: The power outage upset the schedule of the entire office.

2. To cause emotional distress or turmoil.

Example: The news of her friend's death upset her greatly.

3. To defeat or overcome an expected winner in a competition.

Example: The underdog team upset the reigning champions in the final match.

4. To turn something upside down or reverse its position.

Example: The wind upset the patio furniture and scattered it across the yard.

5. To vomit or feel nauseous.

Example: The bumpy car ride made her upset stomach worse.

Examples of the word upset used in sentences.

  • They were upset when the concert got canceled due to bad weather.
  • I am upset because I cannot find my favorite shirt.
  • She was upset when her cat ran away from home.
  • He is upset about failing his driver's license test.
  • My stomach is upset after eating too much junk food.
  • She was upset when she heard that her flight was cancelled.
  • He was upset that he didn't pass the exam.
  • The child was upset because he didn’t get the toy he wanted.
  • I am upset because I lost my wallet.
  • The customer was upset about the poor service at the restaurant.
  • My friend was really upset after she failed her exam.
  • My mom gets upset when the house is messy.
  • I was upset with my boyfriend after he forgot our anniversary.
  • I was upset when I found out that I missed my flight.
  • The customer was upset with the service at the restaurant.
  • The news of the company's closure upset all its employees.
  • My boss was upset when I missed the deadline for the project.
  • The customer was upset with the poor service at the restaurant.
  • I was upset with my friend for forgetting my birthday.
  • My stomach was upset after eating the spicy food.
  • I was upset by the derogatory comments made during the political debate and hope that future discourse can be more civil and respectful.
  • The news of the company downsizing has left many employees upset and uncertain about their future job security.
  • As a professional athlete, losing a tournament can be upsetting, but it's important to stay focused and learn from mistakes.
  • It's understandable that you're upset about the recent breakup, but it's important to remember that time heals all wounds.
  • I was upset to hear about the recent environmental disaster, and I hope that more action is taken to prevent future incidents.
  • The employee was upset with her boss for not giving credit to her work.
  • The news of the company's bankruptcy left the shareholders deeply upset.
  • I was really upset when I realized that I had lost my wallet with all my identification documents.
  • I was upset when I found out that my flight was cancelled due to bad weather conditions.
  • The teacher was upset with the students for constantly interrupting during the class.
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