upsetting

Example Sentences

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Most upsetting, though, was the directive that he and other industry operations investigators received in late summer to start spending at least six hours per week on immigration-related work.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

One night he treated friends to shrimp, clams, fried potatoes and ouzo on the waterfront, upsetting elderly, likely famished, passersby.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

“Our findings suggest that a huge storm after a long calm can be more upsetting to people who are not used to bad weather,” the two authors wrote.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

"I wanted to go in and look but obviously people stopped me - it's just really upsetting and very scary."

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Lucinda explains that after our cousins’ departure, too many upsetting things have been happening and that’s why Mami hasn't wanted us out of her sight.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez