Definitions
- Referring to a situation or event that causes emotional distress or discomfort. - Describing an action or behavior that is unpleasant or offensive. - Talking about a physical sensation that is uncomfortable or painful.
- Describing a situation or event that causes a feeling of unease or discomfort. - Referring to a behavior or action that is unexpected or unusual. - Talking about a change or disruption to a routine or familiar environment.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a negative feeling or experience.
- 2Both words can be used to describe situations, events, behaviors, or actions.
- 3Both words can be used to describe physical sensations.
- 4Both words can be used to describe changes or disruptions to a routine or familiar environment.
What is the difference?
- 1Emotion: Upsetting describes a feeling of emotional distress or discomfort, while unsettling describes a feeling of unease or discomfort.
- 2Cause: Upsetting is caused by an unpleasant or offensive action, behavior, or situation, while unsettling is caused by unexpected or unusual behavior or a change in routine or environment.
- 3Intensity: Upsetting is often associated with a stronger emotional response than unsettling.
- 4Duration: Upsetting may be a temporary emotional state, while unsettling may persist for a longer period.
- 5Connotation: Upsetting has a more negative connotation than unsettling, which can sometimes be used to describe a positive change or disruption.
Remember this!
Upsetting and unsettling are synonyms that both describe negative feelings or experiences. However, upsetting is associated with emotional distress or discomfort caused by an unpleasant or offensive action, behavior, or situation. In contrast, unsettling describes a feeling of unease or discomfort caused by unexpected or unusual behavior or a change in routine or environment.
