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upset

/ˈʌpsɛt/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does upset mean?

verb, noun

To cause someone to feel unhappy or distressed, or to be in a state of being unhappy or distressed. A feeling of unhappiness or distress.

Example

"She was upset by the news of her friend's accident."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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