upsetting

ʌpˈsɛtɪŋ
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Translation of upsetting into German,

Adjective

1.

emotionally disturbing

causing distress or discomfort
  • The news was very upsetting to her family..Die Nachricht war sehr verstörend für ihre Familie
2.

disruptive

causing an upset in a system or plan
  • His sudden resignation was upsetting to the company's operations..Sein plötzlicher Rücktritt war sehr störend für die Abläufe des Unternehmens

Noun

1.

emotion

the act of causing emotional distress
  • The upsetting of the news left everyone in shock.Die Aufregung über die Nachricht versetzte alle in Schock.
2.

metalworking

TECH.
the process of hammering metal to increase width
TECH.
Stauchen
  • The blacksmith performed an upsetting to shape the bolt.Der Schmied führte ein Stauchen durch, um den Bolzen zu formen.
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Synonyms and analogies of upsetting in English

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.
upset
ʌpˈsɛt
Adjective
1.

emotion

disturbed emotionally or physically
  • She felt upset after the argument..Sie fühlte sich nach dem Streit aufgebracht
2.

physical

physically uncomfortable or unwell
  • His stomach was upset after the meal.Sein Magen fühlte sich nach dem Essen unwohl.
3.

defeat

US
unexpectedly defeated or overturned
US
  • The team was upset in the final match.Die Mannschaft wurde im Finale unerwartet besiegt.
4.

disorder

thrown into disorder or confusion
  • The plans were upset by the sudden storm.Die Pläne wurden durch den plötzlichen Sturm durcheinandergebracht.
Verb
tr.
1.

emotional

make someone feel worried or unhappy
  • The news upset her greatly.Die Nachricht machte sie sehr unglücklich.
2.

movement

tip or overturn an object
  • He upset the vase accidentally.Er kippte versehentlich die Vase um.
3.

disturbance

disturb the normal state or stability of something
  • The storm upset the travel plans.Der Sturm störte die Reisepläne.
Noun
1.

medical

US
slight illness in the stomach
US
  • He stayed home due to a stomach upset.Er blieb wegen einer Magenverstimmung zu Hause.
2.

emotion

unhappy and worried mental state
  • She was in an upset after the argument.Sie war nach dem Streit in einem Aufruhr.
3.

disturbance

disturbance or disruption in normal state
  • The news caused an upset in the community.Die Nachricht verursachte eine Störung in der Gemeinschaft.

Expressions with upset: examples in English and translations in German

jemandes Pläne durchkreuzen
One mistake could upset the applecart and delay the whole project.
die Pläne durchkreuzen
jemandes Rechnung durchkreuzen
The rain upset his calculations for a picnic.
für eine Überraschung sorgen
die Erwartungen übertreffen
The underdog team upset the odds by winning the championship.
verletzen
beleidigen
His comments upset the natives at the meeting.
Magenverstimmung
Verdauungsstörung
She stayed home due to a stomach upset.
Magenverstimmung
Bauchschmerzen
After eating too quickly, he had an upset stomach.

Translations of "upsetting" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
ärgerlichadj.

The closing off of playgrounds during the pandemic was upsetting for many parents.

Die Absperrung der Spielplätze während der Pandemie war für viele Eltern ärgerlich.

aufwühlendadj.

I had some sort of a full memory recall that was very upsetting.

Ich hatte eine Art Erinnerung, die sehr aufwühlend war.

schlimmadj.

At least it wasn't as upsetting as I had imagined.

So schlimm wie ich es mir vorgestellt hatte, war es gar nicht.

traurigadj.

It is truly a shame, if not downright upsetting.

Das ist wirklich bedauerlich, um nicht zu sagen traurig.

unangenehmadj.

Some people find it very upsetting, while others find it easier to accept.

Manche finden es sehr unangenehm, während andere es leichter akzeptieren.

Noun
Stauchungn.

The coins are then heated in an annealing furnace in order to soften the metal for upsetting, striking and washing.

In einem Ausglühofen werden die Münzen dann erhitzt, damit das Metall weicher wird für Stauchung, Prägung und Waschen.

dieStörungnf.

The upsetting of traditional practices can lead to significant cultural changes.

Die Störung traditioneller Praktiken kann zu bedeutenden kulturellen Veränderungen führen.

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upsetting: Examples and translations in context

This was an upsetting outage for our customers and for the team.

Dieser Ausfall war für unsere Kunden und das Team äußerst ärgerlich.

The unthoughtfulness of not updating his family about the situation was upsetting.

Die Gedankenlosigkeit, seine Familie nicht über die Situation zu informieren, war ärgerlich.

Me too. I know that would be very upsetting.

Ich weiß, dass das ärgerlich sein würde.

It's got to be embarrassing, and a little upsetting.

Das muss peinlich sein und irgendwie auch ärgerlich.

You're beautiful either way, but it's still upsetting.

Du bist trotzdem schön, aber es ist ärgerlich.

Consequently, they seem less threatening and less upsetting.

Das Ergebnis ist, dass sie uns weniger bedrohlich und ärgerlich erscheinen.

Her upsetting decision to leave the team surprised everyone.

Ihre Entscheidung, das Team zu verlassen, kam für alle überraschend und war ärgerlich.

I know it's upsetting, but it sounds like you're overreacting.

Es ist ärgerlich, aber du übertreibst etwas.

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