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upset

/ʌpˈsɛt/
up · set ʌp · ˈsɛt
English Definition
v. to disturb or overturn; adj. feeling unhappy or worried
中文释义
打翻,扰乱;心烦的
Significado en Español
volcar, alterar, disgustado
한국어 뜻
뒤집다, 혼란시키다, 속상한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm đổ, làm rối loạn, buồn bã
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Example Sentence

She was upset about losing the game.

输掉比赛让她感到心烦意乱。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “upset”:

  1. A disturb
  2. B calm
  3. C soothe
  4. D comfort
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A — disturb. “upset” means v. to disturb or overturn; adj. feeling unhappy or worried

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The very bad news seemed to greatly ______ her, and she began to cry.

  1. A please
  2. B delight
  3. C calm
  4. D upset
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D — upset. “upset” means v. to disturb or overturn; adj. feeling unhappy or worried

Common questions about “upset”

What does “upset” mean?

upset — v. to disturb or overturn; adj. feeling unhappy or worried. In Chinese: 打翻,扰乱;心烦的.

How do you pronounce “upset”?

upset is pronounced /ʌpˈsɛt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: up · set.

How do you use “upset” in a sentence?

She was upset about losing the game. (输掉比赛让她感到心烦意乱。)

What are synonyms for “upset”?

distressed, troubled, overturn — all close in meaning to upset (v. to disturb or overturn; adj. feeling unhappy or worried).

Is “upset” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. upset appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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