This word means you feel sad, worried, or angry inside. It is used when something makes you feel bad.
She felt upset after the bad news.
He was upset when he lost his keys.
This use means to make someone feel unhappy or worried. When you upset someone, you cause bad feelings for them.
The news upset her very much.
Please do not upset the baby now.
This meaning refers to something causing problems or failure in plans or normal order. It means to disturb or change things in a bad way.
The storm upset the travel plans.
A power failure upset the work schedule.
This refers to when a weaker person or team wins against a stronger one, which is surprising to many people.
The small team caused an upset yesterday.
There was a big upset in the football game.
This means to make something fall over or change its position by pushing or shaking it.
The wind upset the chairs outside.
She upset the glass on the table.
This meaning refers to feeling worried or disturbed inside, often after a problem or sad event.
He looked upset after the argument.
She is upset about her poor test score.
