adj
upset
uhp-SEHT
adj
1
Unhappy, distressed, or annoyed.
"She was upset after losing the match."
"He got upset when his flight was cancelled."
noun
1
An unexpected result in which the favorite loses.
"The underdog's win was one of the biggest upsets in tournament history."
2
A mild stomach illness.
"He stayed home with a stomach upset."
verb
1
To make someone distressed or unhappy.
"The news upset the whole family."
2
To disrupt or overturn something, including an expected outcome.
"The strike upset the entire delivery schedule."
How to Use Upset
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo feel or cause distress, or an unexpected result/disruption.
Common pairings
upset stomach
major upset
upset the balance
Word Forms
more upset comparative, upset past tense, upsets plural, upsets singular, most upset superlative
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Etymology
From Middle English upsetten, from up- + set.