upset
Pronunciation: [ʌpˈsɛt]
Word
Context: "feelings"
(verb) to make someone feel sad or worried. It's when something happens that makes you unhappy or troubled. For example, if someone loses a toy, they might feel upset.
Example
She felt upset when her friend forgot her birthday.
Example
He didn't feel upset at all when he lost the game; he just smiled.
Example
What made you feel upset yesterday?
Context: "feelings"
(adjective) feeling sad or worried. If you are upset, it means something has made you feel bad or anxious. For example, if you talk to someone who is upset, they might be crying or looking sad.
Example
The child was upset after falling off the swing.
Example
She was not upset about the news; she was quite happy.
Example
Are you upset about what happened at school?
Context: "events"
(noun) a state of being unhappy or worried, usually because of something that happened. For example, if you have an upset after a fight, it means you feel really sad about it.
Example
His upset after losing the competition was understandable.
Example
Her joyful mood showed that she was not experiencing any upset.
Example
Was there an upset in the game last night?
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