upset
word
/ˈəpˌsɛt/, /əpˈsɛt/
UHP-set (adjective), uhp-SET (verb)
/ʌpˈsɛt/
UHP-set (adjective), uhp-SET (verb)
Definition
Feeling unhappy, worried, or angry. 'Upset' can also describe an unexpected victory, especially in sports.
Usage & Nuances
'Upset' is emotionally neutral but less intense than 'devastated' or 'furious.' Common phrases: 'feel upset,' 'get upset about,' 'an upset stomach.' It can be a verb, adjective, or noun (as in 'a big upset in the match'). Don't confuse with only physical discomfort; context matters.
Spanish: molesto - alterado - sorprender (resultado)Portuguese (BR): chateado - perturbado - surpreender (resultado)Portuguese (PT): chateado - perturbado - surpreender (resultado)Chinese (Simplified): 不安 - 难过 - 意外胜利Chinese (Traditional): 不安 - 難過 - 意外勝利Hindi: उदास - परेशान - चौंका देना (परिणाम)Arabic: منزعج - مضطرب - مفاجأة (نتيجة)Bengali: অসন্তুষ্ট - মন খারাপ - বিস্ময়কর জয় (খেলাধুলায়)Russian: расстроенный - огорчённый - сенсация (в спорте)Japanese: 動揺した - 予想外の勝利（スポーツ）Vietnamese: buồn bã - lo lắng - chiến thắng bất ngờ (thể thao)Korean: 속상한 - 화가 난 - 이변 (스포츠에서)Turkish: üzgün - moral bozmak - sürpriz galibiyet (sporda)Urdu: پریشان - غیر متوقع فتح (کھیل میں)Indonesian: kesal - kecewa - kemenangan tak terduga (olahraga)
Example Sentences
She was upset after losing her favorite toy.
basic
Try not to get upset about small things.
basic
There was a big upset in the soccer game last night.
basic
Don’t let it upset you so much. Things will get better.
natural
The underdog team’s win was a real upset.
natural
I'm really upset with how things turned out.
natural