Upsetting Meaning in English

word · lemma: upset

US

/əpˈsɛtɪŋ/

uhp-SE-ding

UK

/ʌpsˈɛtɪŋ/

uhp-SE-ting

Definition

Making someone feel worried, unhappy, or disturbed; causing emotional discomfort.

Usage & Nuances

Used mostly for emotional responses, often to news, events, or situations. More formal than 'annoying' or 'bothersome'; describes deeper feelings, not just irritation. Common: 'an upsetting experience', 'find something upsetting'. Not usually used to describe physical discomfort.

• Spanish: perturbador - desconcertante - angustiante
• Portuguese (BR): perturbador - angustiante
• Portuguese (PT): perturbador - angustiante
• Chinese (Simplified): 令人不安的 - 令人心烦的
• Chinese (Traditional): 令人不安的 - 令人心煩的
• Hindi: परेशान करने वाला - दुखद
• Arabic: مُزعِج - مُحزِن
• Bengali: মন খারাপকর - বেদনাদায়ক
• Russian: огорчающий - расстраивающий
• Japanese: 動揺させる - 心を乱す
• Vietnamese: gây khó chịu - làm buồn
• Korean: 속상한 - 마음 아픈
• Turkish: üzücü - sarsıcı
• Urdu: پریشان کن - دل دکھانے والا
• Indonesian: làm buồn - gây lo lắng

Example Sentences

She found it upsetting when her friend moved away.

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The movie has some upsetting scenes.

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Losing my keys was really upsetting.

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It was upsetting to hear about the accident.

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It's upsetting to see so much plastic in the ocean.

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Try not to let mean comments be too upsetting.

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