Upset

To make someone feel unhappy, disappointed, or worried, To disturb the normal functioning or order of something, To defeat or overthrow someone or something unexpectedly, To physically disturb or overturn something

Upset - Meanings

To make someone feel unhappy, disappointed, or worried

Example: The news of her failure upset her greatly.

Usage: formalContext: professional and personal situations

Note: This is the most common meaning of 'upset' and can refer to emotional distress.

To disturb the normal functioning or order of something

Example: The sudden power outage upset the schedule for the day.

Usage: formalContext: professional and technical contexts

Note: Used when referring to disruptions or disturbances in a system or plan.

To defeat or overthrow someone or something unexpectedly

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

Usage: informalContext: sports and competitive environments

Note: Commonly used in sports to describe surprising victories by underdogs.

To physically disturb or overturn something

Example: The strong winds upset the outdoor furniture on the patio.

Usage: informalContext: everyday situations

Note: Used when referring to physical disturbances or disruptions.

Upset's synonyms

distressed

Distressed means experiencing extreme sorrow, pain, or worry.

Example: She looked distressed after hearing the news.

Note: Distressed often implies a deeper emotional state than upset.

disturbed

Disturbed means feeling agitated or unsettled.

Example: The loud noise disturbed my concentration.

Note: Disturbed can imply a disruption of peace or calmness.

perturbed

Perturbed means feeling anxious or unsettled.

Example: He was perturbed by the sudden change in plans.

Note: Perturbed often suggests a mild sense of unease or discomfort.

disconcerted

Disconcerted means feeling confused or unsettled.

Example: I was disconcerted by his unexpected reaction.

Note: Disconcerted implies a feeling of being thrown off balance or disoriented.

rattled

Rattled means feeling shaken or unnerved.

Example: The unexpected criticism left her rattled.

Note: Rattled often implies a sense of being emotionally or mentally shaken.

Upset expressions, common phrases

Fed up

To be fed up means to be extremely annoyed or frustrated with a situation or person.

Example: I'm completely fed up with this job. I need a change.

Note: It emphasizes a feeling of extreme annoyance or frustration beyond just being upset.

Blow up

To blow up means to suddenly become very angry or lose one's temper.

Example: She blew up at her colleague for making the same mistake again.

Note: It implies a sudden and intense emotional reaction, often involving anger.

Stir up

To stir up means to cause trouble, provoke, or incite emotions or reactions.

Example: The politician's speech stirred up controversy among the audience.

Note: It involves actively causing a reaction or disturbance rather than just experiencing upset feelings.

Turn up

To turn up means to increase the intensity or level of a situation, especially negative emotions.

Example: Her unexpected arrival turned up the tension in the room.

Note: It indicates a sudden escalation of emotions or reactions, often leading to upset feelings.

Chew someone up

To chew someone up means to severely scold or reprimand someone.

Example: His boss chewed him up for missing the deadline.

Note: It conveys a harsher and more direct criticism compared to simply being upset with someone.

Rile up

To rile up means to make someone angry or annoyed.

Example: The provocative comments riled up the audience at the debate.

Note: It focuses on provoking or triggering upset emotions in others.

Knock someone for a loop

To knock someone for a loop means to greatly surprise or upset someone.

Example: The unexpected news knocked her for a loop, and she needed some time to process it.

Note: It implies a strong impact on someone's emotions or state of mind, causing confusion or distress.

Upset everyday (slang) expressions

Lose it

To lose control emotionally, become extremely upset or angry.

Example: She really lost it when she found out she didn't get the job.

Note: Refers to a more intense emotional reaction than just being upset.

Go off

To become upset or angry suddenly and express it in a strong or intense way.

Example: He went off on his boss after receiving unfair criticism.

Note: Describes a sudden outburst of emotion.

Flip out

To react with extreme surprise, anger, or frustration.

Example: I flipped out when I realized I left my phone at the restaurant.

Note: Implies a more dramatic reaction than just feeling upset.

Bummed out

To feel disappointed, let down, or unhappy about a situation.

Example: I was really bummed out when my plans got canceled last minute.

Note: Conveys a sense of feeling low or downhearted.

Freak out

To react with extreme fear, anxiety, or agitation.

Example: Don't freak out, but I think I forgot to lock the front door.

Note: Indicates a strong emotional response often involving fear or panic.

Tick off

To make someone angry or annoyed.

Example: His constant interruptions really ticked off the rest of the team.

Note: Suggests causing irritation or provoking someone's negative emotions.

Ruffle feathers

To disturb or upset a group of people, typically by saying or doing something controversial or provocative.

Example: Her comment really ruffled some feathers at the meeting.

Note: Refers to causing discomfort or tension within a group or setting.

Upset - Examples

She was upset when she found out she didn't get the job.

He was upset by the news of his friend's illness.

The customer was upset with the poor service at the restaurant.

Upset grammar

Upset - Adjective (Adjective) / Adjective (Adjective)

Lemma: upset

Conjugations

Adjective (Adjective): upset

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): upsets, upset

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): upset

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): upset

Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): upset

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): upsetting

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): upsets

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): upset

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): upset

Syllables, Separation and Stress

upset Contains 2 syllables: up • set

Phonetic transcription: (ˌ)əp-ˈset

up set , (ˌ)əp ˈset (The red syllable is stressed)

Upset - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

upset: ~ 2800 (Very common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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