upset
Example Sentences
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With their visit cut short, she became upset.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
It added that the publisher regretted his conduct “and did not intend his actions to upset anyone.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
Ortega: If I yell in my real life, other people will go, “I know you’re upset, but it is funny.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
It’s not unreasonable for drivers to be upset about high fuel prices and for policymakers to want to tackle the issue.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
I want her to look at me, even if she’s sad or angry or upset.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.