Upset

/ʌpˈsɛt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

an occurrence in which a situation is overturned or disturbed.

The tournament was full of upsets, with many top seeds eliminated early.

a state of emotional disturbance.

Her sudden upset was evident when she burst into tears.

verb

to cause (someone) to be unhappy, disappointed, or worried.

She was upset by the news of her friend's illness.

to overturn or disturb a situation.

The unexpected twist in the plot upset our predictions for the ending.

adjective

feeling unhappy, disappointed, or worried.

He was upset after his team lost the game.

having been turned over or disturbed.

The upset milk had to be thrown out.

Middle English, from up + set, meaning to set up or overturn.

upset the apple cart

To disrupt a plan or situation.

upset stomach

A condition where the stomach feels uncomfortable or in pain.

make someone upset

To cause someone to feel unhappy or distressed.

disturb

To interrupt the normal state or functioning of something.

dismay

To lose confidence or courage due to a sudden shock.

agitate

To cause someone to feel anxious or troubled.

To be really angry or frustrated.

I was so upset with the way they treated me last night.

To be in a bad mood.

After that argument, she was upset for the rest of the day.