upset

verb B1

Meaning

To upset someone means to make them feel sad, worried, or angry.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "upset" as a noun with "upset" as a verb.

Example Sentences

I am not upset because of the small mistake .
I don ’ t want to upset you with bad news today .
She felt upset after losing her favorite book .
Why did the news upset you yesterday ?

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