upsetting

Example Sentences

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The 52-year-old said the situation was deeply upsetting for the whole family and it was "totally unacceptable" that her children were placed in the position of delivering bad news about their grandfather's condition.

From BBC

"It's a bit upsetting to see that, isn't it?" says Liu.

From BBC

"For The Mail to access it before the parents themselves - it was outrageous, invasive, and upsetting. It left us asking, 'If they can get this, what else can they get?'"

From BBC

The women's figure skating is always one of the highlights of any Winter Olympics, but in 2022 it was one of the most upsetting events.

From BBC

That gold came in the men’s competition, with a team led by John Shuster upsetting Canada in the semifinals, then besting Sweden in the final.

From Los Angeles Times