upset

• Beschreibt einen Zustand des Unmuts, der Enttäuschung oder der Sorge; kann auch etwas Umgestoßenes oder Gestörtes bezeichnen.

Describes a state of being unhappy, disappointed, or worried; can also describe something that is overturned or disrupted.

1. Emotionally distressedA2formal

   Feeling unhappy, worried, or disappointed.

   Verärgert

   • She was upset about failing the exam.
   • He looked upset after hearing the news.
   • Don't be upset; everything will be fine.

   Synonymeagitatedbothereddisappointeddisconcerteddistresseddisturbedhurtperturbedsadtroubledunhappyworried

   Antonymecalmcheerfulcomposedcontenthappysereneunperturbeduntroubled

2. Physically illB1informal

   Having a feeling of discomfort or sickness in the stomach.

   Magenverstimmt (gesundheitlich)

   • I have an upset stomach from eating too much.
   • The child felt upset after the long car ride.
   • She was upset and had to lie down.

   Synonymeillnauseatedqueasysicksqueamishunwell

• Zustand von Verärgerung, Enttäuschung oder Sorge; auch eine unerwartete Niederlage oder eine Störung.

A noun referring to a state of being unhappy, disappointed, or worried, or an unexpected defeat or disruption.

1. Emotional distressA2informal

   A state of being unhappy, disappointed, or worried.

   Emotionale Betroffenheit

   • She had a major upset after losing her job.
   • His upset was visible when he heard the news.
   • The child's upset over the broken toy was heartbreaking.

   Synonymeagitationanguishdiscomposuredisquietdistressgriefperturbationsorrowturmoilunease

   Antonymecalmcomposurecontentmenthappinesspeaceserenity

2. Unexpected defeatB2formal

   An unexpected victory or result, especially in sports or competition.

   Unerwartete Niederlage

   • The underdog team caused a major upset in the championship.
   • The election results were a huge upset for the ruling party.
   • The tennis match ended in a stunning upset.

   Synonymeshockerstunnersurprise

3. Stomach discomfortB1informal

   A mild illness or discomfort in the stomach.

   Magenverstimmung

   • He had a stomach upset after eating too much spicy food.
   • The upset lasted for a few hours but then passed.
   • She took medicine for her upset stomach.

   Synonymebellyachecollywobblesdyspepsiaindigestionnauseaqueasinessstomachache

   Antonymecomforthealthwellness

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand verärgert, beunruhigt oder aus der Fassung gebracht wird, sowie dass etwas umgestoßen oder ein Plan bzw. System gestört wird.

A verb used to indicate the act of making someone unhappy, worried, or disturbed, or to knock something over or disrupt a plan or system.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Make someone unhappy or worriedA2formal

   To cause someone to feel distressed, sad, or anxious.

   Jemanden verärgern oder beunruhigen

   • The bad news upset her deeply.
   • He didn't mean to upset you with his comments.
   • Losing the game upset the entire team.

   Synonymeagitatebotherdisconcertdisquietdistressperturbsaddentroubleunsettleworry

   Antonymecheercomfortconsolereassuresoothe

2. Disturb or disruptB1formal

   To cause something to go wrong or be in a state of disorder.

   Stören oder durcheinanderbringen

   • The storm upset our travel plans.
   • The sudden change upset the balance of the ecosystem.
   • His arrival upset the peaceful atmosphere of the meeting.

   Synonymeagitatedisarrangediscomposedisorganizedisruptdisturbmess upperturbunsettle

   Antonymearrangefixorderorganizesettle

3. Knock over or spillB1formal

   To cause something to fall over or spill its contents.

   Umstoßen

   • She accidentally upset the glass of water on the table.
   • The cat upset the vase while jumping.
   • He upset the tray of drinks, causing a mess.

   Synonymecapsizeknock overoverturnspilltip overtopple

   Antonymebalancerightsteady