Vocabulary Entry

upsetting

|verb • adjective

verb

To cause someone to feel unhappy, worried, or disappointed.

Example Sentences

"The news of the cancellation was upsetting to the fans."

"She didn’t mean to upset her friend with her comments."

"The unexpected results of the test were very upsetting."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The movie had an upsetting ending that left everyone in silence."

"He shared some upsetting details about his past."

"The article contains upsetting images of the event."