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upset
01
feeling disturbed or distressed due to a negative event
Example
She was upset after hearing the bad news.
The teacher noticed her student was upset and asked if everything was okay.
02
(of a stomach) disturbed or not functioning normally
Example
After the spicy meal, she had an upset stomach.
He was feeling upset in his stomach from the stress of the day.
to upset
01
to make a person unhappy or emotionally disturbed
Transitive: to upset sb
Example
When I forgot her birthday, it upset my sister a lot.
The constant noise from the construction site upset the neighbors.
02
to disturb or interrupt the normal function or order of something
Transitive: to upset order of something
Example
Any changes to the schedule could upset the carefully planned itinerary.
The sudden resignation of the manager upset the entire office dynamic.
03
to achieve an unexpected victory over an opponent
Transitive: to upset a competitor
Example
Against all odds, she upset her highly ranked opponent in straight sets.
The newcomer upset the seasoned politician in a surprising election result.
04
to shape metal by making its end shorter and thicker
Transitive: to upset metal
Example
The blacksmith upset the metal rod to create a stronger base for the tool.
To form the bolt head, the heated bar was upset using a hydraulic press.
Example
The cat jumped on the table and upset the vase of flowers.
The strong gust of wind upset the picnic table and sent plates flying.
06
to cause discomfort or disruption to the normal functioning of the stomach
Transitive: to upset one's stomach
Example
Eating too much spicy food can easily upset your stomach.
Drinking unfiltered water upset his digestion during the trip.
Upset
01
a situation or event that causes emotional disturbance, disappointment, or trouble
Example
The loud noise caused an upset in the baby's sleep.
His sudden departure was an upset to the entire office.
02
a feeling of distress, disappointment, or concern
Example
The unexpected cancellation of the event caused a lot of upset among the attendees.
His upset was visible after the team lost the championship.
03
a surprising or unexpected result, especially when the less favored or weaker party prevails over the anticipated winner
Example
The championship game ended in an upset when the underdog team took the title.
The unexpected upset in the election caught many political analysts off guard.
Example
The upset of the table sent glasses flying across the room.
The unexpected upset of the car caused a pileup on the highway.
05
a health problem that disrupts the normal functioning of the stomach
Example
Eating spicy foods before bedtime can sometimes lead to stomach upset.
Certain medications may have side effects, including digestive upset.
