upset

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Unhappy, worried, or distressed.

   She was too upset to say anything.

2. 2
   verb

   To make someone feel unhappy or worried.

   The sad news upset her deeply.

3. 3
   adj

   Slightly ill, especially in the stomach.

   I have an upset stomach after that big meal.

4. 4
   verb

   To knock something over or disturb its balance.

   The cat upset the glass of water.

5. 5
   noun

   A surprising and unexpected victory or result.

   The team's win was the biggest upset of the season.

From Middle English upset (“the act of setting up; establishment”), from Middle English upsetten, corresponding to up- + set. Cognate with Middle Low German upset (“setup; arrangement”).

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