upsetting

[uhp-set-ing] / ʌpˈsɛt ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

disturbing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alarming annoying bothersome creepy depressing disconcerting discouraging disquieting disruptive distressing embarrassing frightening inconvenient irritating painful startling threatening tiresome troublesome troubling trying unpleasant vexing worrisome worrying

STRONG

aggravating agitating discommoding discomposing dismaying foreboding harassing impeding perplexing perturbing provoking unsettling

WEAK

burdensome consequential difficult disagreeable discomforting distressful gloomy hard intrusive irksome laborious ominous onerous pessimistic prophetic severe sinister toilsome troublous uncertain wearisome

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agreeable calming comforting convenient delightful easy encouraging facile good happy helpful nice pleasant pleasing settling soothing

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One of the most memorable stories of the Premier League era was Leicester City upsetting the odds to win the title in the 2015-16 season.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

At other times, she regrets upsetting their relationship, confirming her servile status despite the fact that she is responsible for Elisabet’s care.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

Bad things happen when good people stand by and say nothing, even if they are trying to avoid rocking the boat, fear upsetting people or risk ruining a relationship.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026

This decision, though, was so upsetting that it drew a sharp dissent from Justice Sonia Sotomayor.

From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2026

“I didn’t realize this would be so upsetting for you,” she said softly, and she ran a hand down his back.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

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