upset

Definition

  • n. the act of disturbing the mind or body
  • n. a tool used to thicken or spread metal (the end of a bar or a rivet etc.) by forging or hammering or swaging
  • n. the act of upsetting something
  • v. disturb the balance or stability of

Word forms

Past participle
upset
Present participle
upsetting
Third person singular
upsets
Past tense
upset

Example sentences

  1. a.

    After the argument, she felt upset and couldn't concentrate on her work.

  2. vt.

    The unexpected news upset his plans for the weekend.

  3. vi.

    The dog jumped on the table and upset the vase.