upset
Example Sentences
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It’s been pretty clear for more than a month that Sierra Canyon has separated itself, and it will take a major upset to halt the Trailblazers’ clear path to Sacramento.
From Los Angeles Times
A single social media post turned what had been one of Syed Usman Shah's "proudest moments" into one of the most overwhelming and upsetting.
From BBC
Yes, it’s upsetting to know that your boss is talking to others about something as trivial as your clothing.
From MarketWatch
"It can be good bits, and then it can be awful bits and aggressive bits and upsetting bits. And that's just what the Tourette's does. It's nasty."
From BBC
It was a gritty upset victory over a foe widely considered more talented, made possible through determination and sheer force of will.
From Los Angeles Times
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