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Upset

The meaning and definition of Upset, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. Disturbance or disruption.
    “My late arrival caused the professor considerable upset.”
  2. An unexpected victory of a competitor or candidate that was not favored to win.
verb
  1. To make (a person) angry, distressed, or unhappy.
    “I’m sure the bad news will upset him, but he needs to know.”
  2. To disturb, disrupt or adversely alter (something).
    “Introducing a foreign species can upset the ecological balance.”
adjective
  1. (of a person) Angry, distressed or unhappy.
    “He was upset when she refused his friendship.”
  2. (of a stomach or gastrointestinal tract, referred to as stomach) Feeling unwell, nauseated, or ready to vomit.
    “His stomach was upset, so he didn't want to move.”
Synonyms disruption disturbance disrupt disturb forset turn upside down

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