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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With more tickets available, some of the scenes at Old Trafford can be upsetting as supporters discover they have been duped.

From BBC

Leadbeater has also shared her concern that "some of the processes and procedures that can be used are being used to frustrate the bill, and that is deeply disappointing and upsetting".

From BBC

Considering my dwindling emotional attachment to any of the characters, I found it surprisingly upsetting, and like Yvonne, I will never trust an HBO wedding again.

From Los Angeles Times

“We know rulings like this can be jarring and upsetting even if we expect them,” said Melissa Fowler, NAF’s chief program officer.

From Washington Post

“We understand that such incidents can be hurtful and upsetting, especially for students who come from diverse backgrounds.”

From Los Angeles Times

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