upsetting Definition
- 1causing someone to feel unhappy, disappointed, or worried
- 2causing an unpleasant physical sensation
Using upsetting: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "upsetting" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The news was very upsetting for her.
Example
The movie had some very upsetting scenes.
Example
The food was so spicy that it was quite upsetting for my stomach.
upsetting Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for upsetting
Antonyms for upsetting
- comforting
- reassuring
Summary: upsetting in Brief
The term 'upsetting' [ʌpˈsɛtɪŋ] describes something that causes a negative emotional or physical reaction. It can refer to news, events, or experiences that make someone feel unhappy, disappointed, or worried, as in 'The news was very upsetting for her.' It can also describe something that causes an unpleasant physical sensation, such as spicy food that is 'quite upsetting for my stomach.' Synonyms include 'distressing' and 'unsettling,' while antonyms include 'comforting' and 'reassuring.'
