upsetting

Meanings

• Adjective, Verb

  Causing distress, agitation, or disquiet.

  - "The unexpected news upset her."
  - "The noisy construction site upset the neighborhood."
  - "The upsetting experience left a lasting impact on him."

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Synonyms

disrupt , disturb , forset , turn upside down , forset , invert , overturn , tip , anger , distress , forset , sadden

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with upsetting
rutting , putting , hutting , slutting , nutting , cutting , mutting , butting

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. upset (en) : To overturn or overthrow
   

2. upset (en) : To cause distress or agitation
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. upset (en) : To overturn or overthrow
   

2. upset (en) : To disturb or unsettle
   

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Variants

List of all variants of upsetting that leads to same result
upsetting , upsettingly , upset , upset the apple cart , upsets , upsets the apple cart , upsetter , upsetters , upsetting the apple cart

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Forms

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upsetting (adj): causing distress or agitation, upsetting (v): to cause distress or agitation, upsets (n): a shock or disappointment

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to overturn' or 'to overset'. Now used figuratively to describe causing emotional distress.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'upsetting' has been used in the title of several books and movies, including 'The Upsetting of the Apple Cart' by W.H. Auden and 'Upsetting the Apple Cart' by J.D. Salinger.

2. In the game of bowls, an 'upset' occurs when a lower-ranked team defeats a higher-ranked team.

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Related Concepts

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1. emotion: Upsetting is closely related to various emotions, such as anger, sadness, fear, and anxiety.

2. trauma: Upsetting experiences can be traumatic and have long-lasting effects on mental and emotional health.

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Culture

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In literature, 'upsetting' can be used metaphorically to describe events or situations that challenge one's beliefs, values, or emotions. In art, it can represent a departure from the norm or a provocation of thought.

How to Memorize "upsetting"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an event or situation that causes distress or agitation. Try to recall the details and emotions associated with it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'upsetting' with strong emotions, such as anger, sadness, or fear.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Upsets are Unpleasant Surprises That Evoke Strong Emotions'.

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