upset²

A2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ʌpˈsɛt/ UK /ʌpˈsɛt/ See IPA manual

unhappy; disturb or overturn

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Homographs: upset¹ /ˈʌp.sɛt/ — unexpected victory

Pronunciation and word origins: Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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Meanings

1

adj
Unhappy, worried, or distressed.

She was too upset to say anything.
2

verb
To make someone feel unhappy or worried.

The sad news upset her deeply.
3

adj
Slightly ill, especially in the stomach.

I have an upset stomach after that big meal.
4

verb
To knock something over or disturb its balance.

The cat upset the glass of water.

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Synonyms

1 adj · unhappy, worried, or... worried distressed

2 verb · to make someone feel... trouble distress

4 verb · to knock something over or... overturn

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Etymology

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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Describing Qualities

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