upset (Meaning)
upset (n)
an unhappy and worried mental state
the act of disturbing the mind or body
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
a tool used to thicken or spread metal (the end of a bar or a rivet etc.) by forging or hammering or swaging
the act of upsetting something
an improbable and unexpected victory
upset (v)
disturb the balance or stability of
cause to lose one's composure
move deeply
cause to overturn from an upright or normal position
form metals with a swage
defeat suddenly and unexpectedly
upset (s)
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
thrown into a state of disarray or confusion
used of an unexpected defeat of a team favored to win
mildly physically distressed
having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom
upset (v. t.)
To set up; to put upright.
To thicken and shorten, as a heated piece of iron, by hammering on the end.
To shorten (a tire) in the process of resetting, originally by cutting it and hammering on the ends.
To overturn, overthrow, or overset; as, to upset a carriage; to upset an argument.
To disturb the self-possession of; to disorder the nerves of; to make ill; as, the fright upset her.
To turn upwards the outer ends of (stakes) so as to make a foundation for the side of a basket or the like; also, to form (the side) in this manner.
upset (v. i.)
To become upset.
upset (a.)
Set up; fixed; determined; -- used chiefly or only in the phrase upset price; that is, the price fixed upon as the minimum for property offered in a public sale, or, in an auction, the price at which property is set up or started by the auctioneer, and the lowest price at which it will be sold.
upset (n.)
The act of upsetting, or the state of being upset; an overturn; as, the wagon had an upset.
Synonyms & Antonyms of upset
upset Sentence Examples
- Her rude remarks upset him greatly, leaving him feeling hurt and angry.
- The sudden cancellation of the event upset her plans, causing her to scramble for alternatives.
- The miscommunication upset the project deadline, leading to a tight turnaround.
- The news of the accident deeply upset her family, bringing them immense grief.
- The incident upset the peace and tranquility of the neighborhood, creating an unsettling atmosphere.
- The unfair treatment by her boss upset her, prompting her to consider other job options.
- The disappointment over the lost game upset the team, but they rallied to regain their focus.
- The unexpected loss in the business venture upset the investors, leading to concerns about their investments.
- The loud noises upset the baby, causing her to cry inconsolably.
- The revelation of the long-held secret upset the family dynamics, creating tension and mistrust.
FAQs About the word upset
an unhappy and worried mental state, the act of disturbing the mind or body, a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning, a tool
troubled, anxious, uneasy, nervous,worried, disturbed, tense, perturbed, jittery, jumpy
nerveless, confident, sure, nerveless, calm, cool, calm, collected, relaxed, sure
Her rude remarks upset him greatly, leaving him feeling hurt and angry.
The sudden cancellation of the event upset her plans, causing her to scramble for alternatives.
The miscommunication upset the project deadline, leading to a tight turnaround.
The news of the accident deeply upset her family, bringing them immense grief.
