upsetting

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Upsetting Definition & Meaning

1. Causing emotional distress or agitation.

Example: The news of her father's death was very upsetting for her.

2. Disrupting or disturbing a situation or balance.

Example: The sudden change in plans was upsetting for everyone involved.

3. Causing physical discomfort or nausea.

Example: The smell of the rotten food was very upsetting to her stomach.

4. Going against expectations or norms.

Example: His behavior at the party was upsetting to the other guests.

5. Causing damage or harm.

Example: The storm was very upsetting for the small town, causing extensive property damage.

Examples of the word upsetting used in sentences.

  • Seeing litter on the beach is very upsetting because it harms the environment and wildlife.
  • It was upsetting to fail the math test after studying so hard for it.
  • The rain ruined our picnic plans, which was very upsetting for us.
  • I find it upsetting when people talk loudly on their phones in public places.
  • It was upsetting for her to hear the news of her grandfather's passing.
  • It was upsetting to see my team lose the game.
  • The news of the accident was very upsetting.
  • It can be upsetting to receive negative feedback at work.
  • The teacher's criticism was upsetting to the student.
  • I found it upsetting that my friend forgot my birthday.
  • The thought of having to cancel our vacation plans is truly upsetting.
  • It was really upsetting to hear about the recent layoffs at our company.
  • It's incredibly upsetting to see people being discriminated against because of their skin colour.
  • Hearing about animal cruelty in the news is always very upsetting.
  • Seeing the careless way people treat the environment is very upsetting to me.
  • The news of the latest environment disaster was deeply upsetting to many activists.
  • The idea of being stuck in a dead-end job for the rest of his life was really upsetting to John.
  • The way he spoke to his mother in such a disrespectful manner was really upsetting to witness.
  • The sudden loss of her beloved pet was incredibly upsetting for Sarah.
  • It was really upsetting to hear that my best friend had been lying to me all along.
  • The way Vincent spoke to his colleague was very upsetting and I had to step in to diffuse the situation.
  • The thought of not being able to see my family for Christmas due to the pandemic is really upsetting to me.
  • It was upsetting to see how little progress had been made in addressing the issue of climate change.
  • It was upsetting to hear that the company was laying off several employees as a cost-cutting measure.
  • The news of his sudden death was incredibly upsetting and left us all in a state of shock.
  • It was an upsetting experience when I found out that I was not selected for the job after a series of promising interviews.
  • Some of the scenes in the movie were so upsetting that I had to look away from the screen.
  • The news of the company's bankruptcy was extremely upsetting to all the employees who had worked there for years.
  • It's extremely upsetting to hear about the increase in hate crimes against marginalized communities.
  • The thought of losing a loved one is always upsetting, and it can take a long time to come to terms with it.
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