upsetting
- 01 B1 Intermediate
adj.making you feel sad, worried, or angry.
adj.causing emotional distress, agitation, or unhappiness.
Simple“It was very upsetting to see the damage the storm caused to the garden.”
In context“The witness provided an upsetting account of the accident, detailing the events with a level of clarity that visibly moved the jury.”
PitfallI am very upsetting about the news. The news is very upsetting.Use 'upsetting' to describe the thing that causes the feeling. Use 'upset' to describe how you feel.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C2 Proficiency
n.the act of making something messy or out of order.
n.the act of overturning, disarranging, or disturbing a settled state or physical position.
Simple“The sudden upsetting of the old government led to months of confusion.”
In context“The sudden upsetting of the ecological balance in the lake resulted in a rapid decline of native fish species over the following decade.”
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