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upset
[ verb adjective uhp-set; noun uhp-set ]
verb (used with object)
- to overturn:
to upset a pitcher of milk.
- to disturb mentally or emotionally; perturb:
The incident upset her.
Synonyms: , ,
Antonyms:
- to disturb or derange completely; put out of order; throw into disorder:
to upset a system; to upset a mechanism; to upset an apartment.
Antonyms:
- to disturb physically:
It upset his stomach.
- to defeat or overthrow an opponent that is considered more formidable, as in war, politics, or sports.
Synonyms: ,
- Metalworking. to thicken the end of (a piece of heated metal) by hammering on the end against the length of the piece.
verb (used without object)
- to become upset or overturned.
noun
- an upsetting or instance of being upset; overturn; overthrow.
- the defeat of a person, team, etc., that is considered more formidable.
- a nervous, irritable state of mind.
Synonyms: ,
- a disordered or confused arrangement.
Synonyms:
- Metalworking.
- a tool used for upsetting.
- something that is upset, as a bar end.
adjective
- overturned:
an upset milk pail.
- disordered; disorganized:
The house is upset.
- distressed; disturbed:
She had an upset stomach. He is emotionally upset.
Synonyms: , ,
- Archaic. raised up.
upset
verb
- also intr to tip or be tipped over; overturn, capsize, or spill
- to disturb the normal state, course, or stability of
to upset the balance of nature
- to disturb mentally or emotionally
- to defeat or overthrow, usually unexpectedly
- to make physically ill
seafood always upsets my stomach
- to thicken or spread (the end of a bar, rivet, etc) by forging, hammering, or swagging
noun
- an unexpected defeat or reversal, as in a contest or plans
- a disturbance or disorder of the emotions, body, etc
- a tool used to upset a bar or rivet; swage
- a forging or bar that has been upset in preparation for further processing
adjective
- overturned or capsized
- emotionally or physically disturbed or distressed
- disordered; confused
- defeated or overthrown
Derived Forms
- ܱˈٳٱ, noun
- ܱˈٳٲ, adjective
- ܱˈٳپԲ, adverb
- ܱˈٳپԲ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ܱ·t· adjective
- ܱ·t noun
- ܱ·tԲ· adverb
- ܲu· adjective
- unܱ·t· adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of upset1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Lucy had always been happy with him, Ossai said, and he thought taking her into care had upset her, especially placing her with white foster carers.
"I honestly never meant to upset anyone. I thought I was going in every day and just delivering what was wanted. I didn't realise I was causing any problems."
Marten said: "I don't think this process has really allowed me to grieve properly. I still feel angry, upset. Still an element of shock".
An Idaho woman who was dragged from a Republican town hall in Coeur d'Alene in February plans to sue the county sheriff and private security firm responsible for her upsetting removal.
Some conservatives were upset by his choice to shun such trappings as richly adorned papal vestments and the lavish apartment in the penthouse of the Apostolic Palace.
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