Definitions
adj. Unhappy, worried, or disappointed about something.
难过的；心烦的
v. To make someone feel unhappy or worried.
使难过；使心烦
v. To disturb the usual arrangement or balance of something.
打乱；扰乱
Example
Lena felt upset when she lost her favourite scarf.
莉娜丢了最喜欢的围巾，心里很难过。
Sudden changes to school routines can upset younger children, who often rely on predictable daily activities.
学校作息突然改变可能让年幼的孩子不安，因为他们往往依赖可预期的日常活动。
Collocations
- feel upset
- upset about something
- upset the balance
- upset someone's plans
Word family
- upsetting (adj.)
Synonyms
- distressed
- unhappy
Antonyms
- happy
Usage tip
动词过去式、过去分词仍是upset；名词重音在前。
FAQ
- What does upset mean?
- Unhappy, worried, or disappointed about something. To make someone feel unhappy or worried. To disturb the usual arrangement or balance of something.
- How is upset pronounced?
- UK /ʌpˈset/, US /ʌpˈset/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
