Definitions for upset

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upset up·set

Spelling: [verb, adjective uhp-set; noun uhp-set]

IPA: /verb, adjective ʌpˈsɛt; noun ˈʌpˌsɛt/

Upset is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 70 anagrams from letters in upset (epstu).

Definitions for upset

noun

1. an upsetting or instance of being upset; overturn; overthrow.
2. the defeat of a person, team, etc., that is considered more formidable.
3. a nervous, irritable state of mind.
4. a disordered or confused arrangement.
5. Metalworking. a tool used for upsetting. something that is upset, as a bar end.

adjective

1. overturned:
2. disordered; disorganized:
3. distressed; disturbed:
4. Archaic. raised up.

verb (used with object)

1. to overturn:
2. to disturb mentally or emotionally; perturb:
3. to disturb or derange completely; put out of order; throw into disorder:
4. to disturb physically:
5. to defeat or overthrow an opponent that is considered more formidable, as in war, politics, or sports.
6. Metalworking. to thicken the end of (a piece of heated metal) by hammering on the end against the length of the piece.

verb (used without object)

1. to become upset or overturned.

Origin of upset

1300-50; Middle English: raised up; see up-, set

Examples for upset

"Well, why don't you say upset, you horrible old Orangeman," she retorted.

“I would recommend ginger tea first thing in the morning as a great way to ward off an upset stomach,” says White.

I thought if I cooperated it would make it better… I was so upset that day.

The arrival of Winkleman would, he secretly admitted, upset him completely.

Hitchcock reacts as if he has an upset stomach--and that I gave it to him.

Supposing—— It was cruel to excite and upset her just for that; it made the pain worse.

And two, that as a public official you can make tough choices, do the right things for the right reasons, and upset some people.

I've been getting along all right; now you come and upset everything.

"I wouldn't let a thing like that upset me if I was you," she said.

First, seeing my father in the middle of his row crying, and thinking, Why is dad so upset?