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Definition of upsetting - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
emotionally disturbingcausing distress or discomfort
- The news was very upsetting to her family..
2.
disruptivecausing an upset in a system or plan
- His sudden resignation was upsetting to the company's operations..
Noun
1.
emotionthe act of causing emotional distress
- The upsetting of the news left everyone in shock.
2.
metalworkingTECH. the process of hammering metal to increase widthTECH.
- The blacksmith performed an upsetting to shape the bolt.
Origin of upsetting
Old English, up (up) + settan (set)
Terms with upsetting included in their meaning
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speak cautiously
speak thoughtfully to avoid hurting or upsetting others
setback
upsetting or damaging event
emotion
very shocking or upsetting
tolerance dislike
cannot accept or endure something unpleasant or upsetting
sudden surprise
suddenly experience something very unpleasant or upsetting
emotional
extremely disappointing or upsetting
emotion
react with extreme worry or anger after discovering something upsetting
communication
pretend to agree to avoid upsetting someone
appearance
situation or thing that is unpleasant or upsetting to see
be careful
act very carefully to avoid upsetting someone or causing trouble
upsetting
something causing anger or annoyance
mental health
deeply upsetting event causing lasting emotional harm over time
emotional setback
very upsetting event causing sadness or disappointment
alert
notice about potentially upsetting content
persistent thoughts
cause someone to keep thinking about something upsetting
cautious behavior
acting very carefully to avoid upsetting someone
emotion
reduced emotional reaction after repeated exposure to something upsetting
upsetting
causing someone to feel upset or annoyed
delicate treatment
treat someone delicately to avoid upsetting them
social media
session of looking at upsetting news online for a long time
communication
speak in a way that is unsuitable or upsetting in a situation
Examples of upsetting in a sentence
It was upsetting to see the destruction caused by the storm. The upsetting news disrupted the entire schedule. Her upsetting behavior caused a lot of tension in the group. The upsetting of the situation was evident in her tears. His upsetting of the balance caused chaos. Upsetting is essential in forging large parts.
The artisan's skill in upsetting was unmatched.
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- French:bouleversant, trouble, ...
- German:verstörend, Aufregung, ...
- Italian:sconvolgente, sconvolgimento, ...
- Spanish:desconcertante, perturbación, ...
- Portuguese:angustiante, perturbação, ...
- Chinese:令人心烦的, 情感困扰, ...
- Japanese:動揺させる, 動揺, ...
- Arabic:مزعج, إِزْعَاج, ...
- Hebrew:מַטְרִיד, הַכְאָבָה, ...
- Russian:расстраивающий, расстройство, ...
- Ukrainian:засмучуючий, засмучення, ...
- Hindi:व्यथितकारी, परेशानी, ...
Definition of upset - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
emotiondisturbed emotionally or physically
- She felt upset after the argument..
2.
physicalphysically uncomfortable or unwell
- His stomach was upset after the meal.
3.
defeatUS unexpectedly defeated or overturnedUS
- The team was upset in the final match.
4.
disorderthrown into disorder or confusion
- The plans were upset by the sudden storm.
Verb
1.
emotionalmake someone feel worried or unhappy
- The news upset her greatly.
2.
movementtip or overturn an object
- He upset the vase accidentally.
3.
disturbancedisturb the normal state or stability of something
- The storm upset the travel plans.
4.
unexpected victorydefeat someone unexpectedly
- The underdog team upset the champions.
5.
metalworkTECH. US thicken and shorten metal by hammeringTECH. US
- The blacksmith upset the iron bar.
Noun
1.
medicalUS slight illness in the stomachUS
- He stayed home due to a stomach upset.
2.
emotionunhappy and worried mental state
- She was in an upset after the argument.
3.
disturbancedisturbance or disruption in normal state
- The news caused an upset in the community.
4.
competitionunexpected victory of a competitor or candidate
- The team's win was a major upset.
5.
metalworking toolDated tool used to thicken or spread metalDated
- The blacksmith used an upset to shape the iron.
Images of upset
tool used to thicken or spread metal
Expressions with upset
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ruin someone’s plans, causing trouble or disorder
One mistake could upset the applecart and delay the whole project.
cause someone's plans or expectations to fail
The rain upset his calculations for a picnic.
cause an unexpected result against predictions
The underdog team upset the odds by winning the championship.
offend local sensibilities or customs
His comments upset the natives at the meeting.
discomfort in the stomach area
She stayed home due to a stomach upset.
condition where the stomach feels uncomfortable or sick
After eating too quickly, he had an upset stomach.
cause a disturbance in a stable situation
The new policy may upset the balance in the market.
cause plans or predictions to fail or be incorrect
The surprise audit came early, and it upset our calculations.
thoroughly miserable or dejected, showing strong unhappiness
She was upset as a wet hen after losing her job.
metal shaping by compressing to increase diameter
Upset forging is used to create bolts and fasteners.
minimum price allowed for an item at auction
The upset price was set at $500.
situation where plans are disrupted
The sudden storm caused an apple cart upset for the outdoor event.
Origin of upset
Middle English, up (upward) + setten (to set)
Examples of upset in a sentence
The child was upset after losing his toy. She felt upset after the bumpy flight. The roller coaster left him feeling upset. The champion was upset by the newcomer. The underdog upset the seasoned player. The upset schedule caused confusion among the team.
An upset arrangement led to a chaotic event. His words upset the entire team. The decision upset the community. She upset the chair while cleaning. The strong wind upset the garden table. The loud noise upset the sleeping baby. His sudden departure upset the entire schedule. The rookie upset the top-ranked player. Our school upset the favorites in the final. He upset the steel rod to form a bolt. The artisan upset the metal to create a unique shape. She experienced an upset after eating too much candy. A sudden upset kept him from attending the meeting. His upset was evident after the news. The upset in her voice was clear. The sudden upset in the market surprised investors. There was an upset in the usual schedule due to the event. Her victory in the election was an upset. The upset in the final match shocked everyone. An upset is crucial in forging processes. He crafted a new upset for the workshop.
View all translations of upset
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- French:bouleversé, bouleverser, ...
- German:aufgebracht, verstimmen, ...
- Italian:sconvolta, turbare, ...
- Spanish:molesta, conmover, ...
- Portuguese:perturbada, perturbar, ...
- Chinese:心烦的, 使不安, ...
- Japanese:動揺した, 動揺させる, ...
- Arabic:مُضْطَرِب, أَزْعَجَ, ...
- Hebrew:נִסְעָר, לְהַדְאִיג, ...
- Russian:расстроенный, расстраивать, ...
- Ukrainian:засмучений, засмучувати, ...
- Hindi:परेशान, परेशान करना, ...
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