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upset

up·set
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [verb, adjective uhp-set; noun uhp-set]
    • /verb, adjective ʌpˈsɛt; noun ˈʌpˌsɛt/
    • /ʌpˈset/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [verb, adjective uhp-set; noun uhp-set]
    • /verb, adjective ʌpˈsɛt; noun ˈʌpˌsɛt/

Definitions of upset word

  • verb with object upset to overturn: to upset a pitcher of milk. 1
  • verb with object upset to disturb mentally or emotionally; perturb: The incident upset her. 1
  • verb with object upset to disturb or derange completely; put out of order; throw into disorder: to upset a system; to upset a mechanism; to upset an apartment. 1
  • verb with object upset to disturb physically: It upset his stomach. 1
  • verb with object upset to defeat or overthrow an opponent that is considered more formidable, as in war, politics, or sports. 1
  • verb with object upset Metalworking. to thicken the end of (a piece of heated metal) by hammering on the end against the length of the piece. 1

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Origin of upset

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English: raised up; see up-, set

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Upset

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

upset popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

upset usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for upset

verb upset

  • acidulate — to make slightly acid or sour
  • affect — If something affects a person or thing, it influences them or causes them to change in some way.
  • agitate — If people agitate for something, they protest or take part in political activity in order to get it.
  • ail — If something ails a group or area of activity, it is a problem or source of trouble for that group or for people involved in that activity.
  • alarm — Alarm is a feeling of fear or anxiety that something unpleasant or dangerous might happen.

adj upset

  • afraid — If you are afraid of someone or afraid to do something, you are frightened because you think that something very unpleasant is going to happen to you.
  • agitated — If someone is agitated, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
  • anguished — Anguished means showing or feeling great mental suffering or physical pain.
  • bad — If you say that it is bad that something happens, you mean it is unacceptable, unfortunate, or wrong.
  • bent out of shape — very angry, upset, or agitated

noun upset

  • ataxia — lack of muscular coordination
  • blahs — nonsense; rubbish: What they say is blah.
  • blow — When a wind or breeze blows, the air moves.
  • bombshell — A bombshell is a sudden piece of bad or unexpected news.

adjective upset

  • affronted — experiencing an insult
  • aggravated — Aggravated is used to describe a serious crime which involves violence.
  • aggrieved — If you feel aggrieved, you feel upset and angry because of the way in which you have been treated.
  • alarmed — If someone is alarmed, they feel afraid or anxious that something unpleasant or dangerous might happen.
  • annoyed — If you are annoyed, you are fairly angry about something.

adverb upset

  • disconcertingly — disturbing to one's composure or self-possession; upsetting, discomfiting.
  • distressingly — great pain, anxiety, or sorrow; acute physical or mental suffering; affliction; trouble.
  • disturbingly — upsetting or disquieting; dismaying: a disturbing increase in the crime rate.
  • heartbreakingly — causing intense anguish or sorrow.
  • heartrendingly — In a heartrending manner.

Antonyms for upset

verb upset

  • accommodate — If a building or space can accommodate someone or something, it has enough room for them.
  • adjust — When you adjust to a new situation, you get used to it by changing your behaviour or your ideas.
  • advantaged — A person or place that is advantaged is in a better social or financial position than other people or places.
  • aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
  • allay — If you allay someone's fears or doubts, you stop them feeling afraid or doubtful.

adj upset

  • algid — chilly or cold
  • all there — having his or her wits about him or her; of normal intelligence
  • altitudinous — pertaining to altitude or height
  • assured — Someone who is assured is very confident and relaxed.
  • at ease — If you are at ease, you are feeling confident and relaxed, and are able to talk to people without feeling nervous or anxious. If you put someone at their ease, you make them feel at ease.

noun upset

  • ataraxia — calmness or peace of mind; emotional tranquillity
  • ataraxy — a state of freedom from emotional disturbance and anxiety; tranquillity.
  • beatitude — supreme blessedness or happiness
  • bliss — Bliss is a state of complete happiness.
  • cantankerousness — disagreeable to deal with; contentious; peevish: a cantankerous, argumentative man.

adjective upset

  • coldish — Somewhat cold.
  • coolheaded — not easily flustered; calm
  • equanimous — Calm and composed; of stable disposition.
  • eremitic — Characteristic of a hermit.
  • euphoric — Characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness.

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