upset

Everyday

1. Upset means unhappy, worried or hurt because something bad happened. tree →
2. To upset someone is to make them unhappy or worried. tree →
3. To upset something is to knock it over or spoil it: «upset a cup», «upset the plans». tree →
4. An upset stomach is a mild illness of the tummy. tree →
5. In sport an upset is a surprising result where the weaker team wins. tree →

In the lessons

In lessons about feelings, it is normal to feel upset; talking to someone you trust helps. In stories, «upset» shows a character's feelings after a problem. In health, «an upset tummy» may mean you should rest and drink water. Phrases: «get upset», «upset about», «don't upset yourself».

Examples

• She was upset when her friend moved away. tree →
• Don't upset your sister. tree →
• The cat upset the vase of flowers. tree →
• I have an upset stomach. tree →
• He got upset about losing the game. tree →
• The rain upset our picnic plans. tree →
• It's okay to be upset; let's talk. tree →
• The small team caused a big upset. tree →
• A jar of honey was upset and the sticky sweetness flowed out on the table. tree →

Note

The verb does not change in the past: upset, upset; double t in «upsetting». Stress: adjective/verb «up-SET», noun «UP-set». «Upsetting» means making you upset: «upsetting news».