upset
Transitive VerbIntransitive VerbAdjective
pl: upsetspast: upsetpp: upseting: upsettingcomp: more upsetsup: most upset
This word carries a sense of disruption and instability. When applied to objects, it evokes a sudden physical shift from a stable position to a chaotic one. It suggests a loss of balance that is often abrupt and accidental.
Meanings
Transitive Verb
[someone][something]
To tip over or overturn a physical object.
"He accidentally upset the vase of flowers."
Transitive Verb
[someone]
To make someone feel unhappy, disappointed, or worried.
"The bad news deeply upset the entire family."
Intransitive Verb
[something]
To be overturned or knocked over.
"The balance of the ecosystem was upset by the invasive species."