Upsetting: meaning, definitions and examples
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upsetting
[ ˌʌpˈsɛtɪŋ ]
in a negative way
Causing someone to feel unhappy, disappointed, or worried.
Synonyms
disconcerting, distressing, disturbing, troubling, unsettling
Examples of usage
- It was an upsetting experience for her.
- His comments were very upsetting to the audience.
- The news of the accident was extremely upsetting.
- She found the movie's ending very upsetting.
- The upsetting news spread quickly through the community.
to cause distress or worry
To make someone feel unhappy, disappointed, or worried.
Synonyms
agitate, distress, disturb, perturb, worry
Examples of usage
- The unexpected announcement upset the whole team.
- She was upset by the harsh criticism.
- Don't let their words upset you.
- His behavior really upsets me.
- The news of the tragedy upset everyone who heard it.
Translations
Translations of the word "upsetting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 perturbador
🇮🇳 परेशान करने वाला
🇩🇪 aufregend
🇮🇩 mengganggu
🇺🇦 засмучуючий
🇵🇱 przygnębiający
🇯🇵 動揺させる
🇫🇷 bouleversant
🇪🇸 perturbador
🇹🇷 rahatsız edici
🇰🇷 불쾌한
🇸🇦 مزعج
🇨🇿 znepokojující
🇸🇰 znepokojujúci
🇨🇳 令人不安的
🇸🇮 vznemirjajoč
🇮🇸 truflandi
🇰🇿 мазасыздандыратын
🇬🇪 შემაშფოთებელი
🇦🇿 narahat edici
🇲🇽 perturbador
Etymology
The word 'upsetting' comes from the verb 'upset', which has been in use since the 14th century. The original meaning of 'upset' was to tip over or turn upside down. Over time, the word evolved to also mean to disturb or disquiet. The adjective form 'upsetting' emerged later, around the 19th century, to describe something that causes distress or worry.