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Definitions

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

Example Sentences

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Tracy says she "cannot describe how upsetting and frustrating" it was to deal with NS&I when trying to find her late father's premium bonds.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

CoreWeave executives and advisers have privately indicated to other chip companies that they are reluctant to use non-Nvidia chips for fear of upsetting their benefactor, according to people who have heard the remarks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

The jury foreperson, who gave the verdicts in court, wiped her eyes as the judge thanked them for their attention to the "upsetting" case.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Like no one ever really cries and it’s not upsetting.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Beside her, Moody noticed only that she was quiet and wondered if something was upsetting her.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng