upsetting

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ʌpˈsɛtɪŋ/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(up seting)

From the verb upset: (⇒ conjugate)
upsetting is: Click the infinitive to see all available inflections
v pres p

upset
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Sense: Adjective: distressed
Synonyms:
distressed Collocations, bothered Collocations, unsettled, disturbed Collocations, shocked Collocations, shaken, troubled, worried Collocations, concerned Collocations, anxious Collocations, in turmoil, angry Collocations, cross Collocations (mainly UK), agitated, perturbed, miffed (informal), peeved, incensed, disappointed Collocations, all worked up (informal), put out (informal), offended, sad Collocations, saddened, confused Collocations, annoyed Collocations, unhappy Collocations, disconcerted, bummed out (slang), bugged (slang), down Collocations (informal), blue Collocations (informal), crestfallen, low Collocations, downhearted, down-hearted, ruffled, overcome Collocations, overwhelmed Collocations, freaked out (slang), frantic Collocations, mad Collocations (US, informal), pissed off (UK, vulgar, slang), embarrassed Collocations, vexed, bent out of shape (slang)
Antonyms:
content Collocations, relieved Collocations, reassured, calm Collocations, settled Collocations, comfortable Collocations, comforted, indifferent, perky Collocations, serene, unaffected, unperturbed, untroubled, stress-free
Sense: Adjective: sick - stomach
Synonyms:
queasy, sick Collocations, bad Collocations, gyppy (US, slang), dicky (UK, slang), dodgy Collocations (UK, slang), poorly Collocations (informal)
Sense: Noun: concern
Synonyms:
concern Collocations, worry Collocations, chagrin, dismay Collocations, affliction, upheaval, distress Collocations, discomfort Collocations, disquiet, turmoil Collocations, trouble Collocations, anxiety Collocations, offense, offence (UK), consternation
Antonyms:
peace Collocations, quiet Collocations, comfort Collocations, relief Collocations, delight Collocations, gladness, joy Collocations, satisfaction Collocations, reassurance, calm Collocations, peace of mind
Sense: Noun: unexpected result
Synonyms:
giant-killing (UK), unexpected result, surprise result, a turn-up for the books (UK, informal), surprise defeat, shock defeat, surprise Collocations, reversal Collocations, shake-up (informal)
Sense: Verb: overturn
Synonyms:
overturn, upend, tip over, knock over, topple, spill Collocations, send sth flying, turn over, capsize
Antonyms:
put straight, stand Collocations, erect, elevate, straighten Collocations, adjust Collocations, bear Collocations, hold firm
Sense: Verb: cause others distress
Synonyms:
bother Collocations, fluster, distress Collocations, ruffle, agitate, perturb, unnerve, unsettle, disturb Collocations, make sb angry, make sb cross (mainly UK), offend, cause sb distress, freak out (slang), trouble Collocations, worry Collocations, shake up (informal), disappoint Collocations, bum out (slang), sadden, make sb sad, ruffle sb's feathers
Antonyms:
restore Collocations, appease, comfort Collocations, order Collocations, pacify, reassure Collocations, soothe Collocations, relieve Collocations, cure Collocations, heal Collocations, placate, please Collocations, smooth over, win over
Sense: Verb: defeat unexpectedly
Synonyms:
beat Collocations, defeat Collocations, defeat sb roundly, trounce, overthrow Collocations, vanquish, thrash (informal), come from nowhere to beat (informal), pull off an upset (informal)
Antonyms:
lose Collocations, get whipped, get thrashed, take a hiding (slang)
Sense: Verb: mess up
Synonyms:
mess up (informal), mess with (slang), move around, disorder Collocations, disorganize, disorganise (UK), disturb Collocations, muck up (UK, slang), throw sth into disarray, turn sth upside down, turn sth on its head, turn sth topsy-turvy, spoil Collocations, mix up, change Collocations


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