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upset

UK
/ʌpˈsɛt/
US
/ʌpˈsɛt/

Translations

upsetnoun
upsets
pl
UK
/ʌpˈsɛt/
US
/ʌpˈsɛt/
bouleversementÉtat de trouble émotionnel.
The news of the accident caused a great upset among the family members.
La nouvelle de l’accident a causé un grand bouleversement parmi les membres de la famille.
surpriseDans le sport ou une élection, au sens de résultat inattendu.
The underdog team's victory was the biggest upset of the tournament.
La victoire de l’équipe outsider a été la plus grande surprise du tournoi.
troubleSurtout en médecine, pour un trouble digestif ou gastrique.
He had to leave the party early due to an upset stomach.
Il a dû quitter la fête tôt à cause d’un trouble digestif.
Synonyms
disturbance
disruption
trouble
agitation
discontent
upsetverb
upset
Past Simple
upset
Past Participle
upsetting
Gerund
bouleverserRendre quelqu’un triste, inquiet ou fâché.
The news of the accident upset her greatly.
La nouvelle de l’accident l’a beaucoup bouleversée.
renverserFaire tomber ou basculer un objet.
He upset the glass of water with his elbow.
Il a renversé le verre d’eau avec son coude.
Additional translations
battreDans le sport, avec l’idée de victoire inattendue.
Synonyms
disturb
unsettle
disrupt
agitate
trouble
perturb
discompose
rattle
Antonyms
calm
soothe
pacify
upsetadjective
more upset
Comp.
most upset
Super.
UK
/ʌpˈsɛt/
US
/ʌpˈsɛt/
bouleverséSe dit d’une personne émotionnellement perturbée ou contrariée.
She was upset after hearing the bad news.
Elle était bouleversée après avoir entendu la mauvaise nouvelle.
perturbéSe dit d’un état ou d’un système déréglé, désorganisé.
The upset ecosystem struggled to recover after the oil spill.
L’écosystème perturbé a eu du mal à se rétablir après la marée noire.
chaviréPour un bateau ou une embarcation renversé(e) ou retourné(e).
Rescuers surrounded the upset canoe in the fast-moving current.
Les sauveteurs ont entouré la canoë chavirée dans le courant rapide.
Synonyms
distressed
unhappy
troubled
agitated
disconcerted
dismayed
perturbed
displeased
Antonyms
calm
happy
content

Definitions

upsetnoun
A state of being emotionally disturbed or agitated.
The news of the accident caused a great upset among the family members.
An unexpected result or outcome, especially in a competition or election.
The underdog team's victory was the biggest upset of the tournament.
A physical disturbance or disorder, especially in the stomach.
He had to leave the party early due to an upset stomach.
upsetverb
To cause someone to feel unhappy, worried, or angry.
The news of the accident upset her greatly.
To overturn or knock over something.
He upset the glass of water with his elbow.
To defeat unexpectedly, especially in a sports competition.
The underdog team upset the champions in the final match.
upsetadjective
Emotionally disturbed or agitated.
She was upset after hearing the bad news.
Not in the usual or expected state; disordered or disturbed.
The upset ecosystem struggled to recover after the oil spill.
Overturned or capsized.
Rescuers surrounded the upset canoe in the fast-moving current.
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