Definition of Upset
Upset
up·set
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to make someone unhappy, angry, or disappointed;
e.g. She upsets me when she doesn't think clearly and makes poor choices.
(adjective)
unhappy, angry, or disappointed;
e.g. She is upset with her husband because he yet again forgot to buy groceries.
(verb)
to knock something over;
e.g. The cat upset the fishbowl, causing the water and all the fish to fall out.
(verb)
to disrupt;
e.g. An irregular sleep and work schedule can upset your work-life balance.
(noun)
an unexpected result or situation;
e.g. The country is dealing with some of the biggest political and economic upsets they have ever come across.
(adjective)
(of a person's stomach) having disturbed digestion;
e.g. She has an upset stomach, possibly because of the sandwich she ate for lunch.
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Phrases
drive someone crazy / drive someone nuts
in a huff
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