English · Emotions & Feelings
upset
ʌpˈset
[ʌpˈset]
unhappy or distressed
Beginneradjective
Definition
Feeling worried, sad, or annoyed about something.
Example
She was upset about the argument with her friend.
She was upset about the argument with her friend.
Etymology
From 'up' plus 'set', originally meaning 'to set up', later 'to overturn'.
How & Where It’s Used
A common word for emotional distress or being troubled.