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Upset I ˌʌpˈset Adjective Understand Feeling Point Present

Word3 upset
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic /ˌʌpˈset/ /ˌʌpˈset/
Example
  • i understand how upset you must be feeling.
  • there's no point getting upset about it.
  • he was really upset over not getting the present he wanted from father christmas.
  • i was upset at missing all the excitement.
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upset

(adjective)/ˌʌpˈset/ /ˌʌpˈset/
  1. unhappy or disappointed because of something unpleasant that has happened
    • I understand how upset you must be feeling.
    • There's no point getting upset about it.
    • He was really upset over not getting the present he wanted from Father Christmas.
    • I was upset at missing all the excitement.
    • She was upset that he had left without saying goodbye.
    • I think she may be a bit upset with you.

    Extra Examples

    • She was still upset about her divorce.
    • The incident had left him visibly angry and upset.
  2. an illness in the stomach that makes you feel sick (= want to vomit) or have diarrhoea
    • I've been off work with an upset stomach.
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