upset

• Décrit un état de mécontentement, de déception ou d'inquiétude ; peut aussi décrire quelque chose de renversé ou de perturbé.

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.

   Bouleversé, contrarié

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

   Synonymesagitatedbothereddisappointeddisconcerteddistresseddisturbedhurtperturbedsadtroubledunhappyworried

   Antonymescalmcheerfulcomposedcontenthappysereneunperturbeduntroubled

2. Physically illB1informal

   Having a feeling of discomfort or sickness in the stomach.

   avoir mal au cœur

   • 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.

   Synonymesillnauseatedqueasysicksqueamishunwell

• Nom désignant un état de mécontentement, de déception ou d'inquiétude, ainsi qu'une défaite inattendue ou un bouleversement.

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.

   mécontentement, chagrin

   • 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.

   Synonymesagitationanguishdiscomposuredisquietdistressgriefperturbationsorrowturmoilunease

   Antonymescalmcomposurecontentmenthappinesspeaceserenity

2. Unexpected defeatB2formal

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

   résultat inattendu

   • 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.

   Synonymesshockerstunnersurprise

3. Stomach discomfortB1informal

   A mild illness or discomfort in the stomach.

   Maux d'estomac

   • 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.

   Synonymesbellyachecollywobblesdyspepsiaindigestionnauseaqueasinessstomachache

   Antonymescomforthealthwellness

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rendre quelqu'un mécontent, inquiet ou bouleversé, ainsi que pour renverser quelque chose ou perturber un plan ou un système.

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.

verbe irrégulier

1. Make someone unhappy or worriedA2formal

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

   contrarier, attrister

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

   Synonymesagitatebotherdisconcertdisquietdistressperturbsaddentroubleunsettleworry

   Antonymescheercomfortconsolereassuresoothe

2. Disturb or disruptB1formal

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

   perturber

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

   Synonymesagitatedisarrangediscomposedisorganizedisruptdisturbmess upperturbunsettle

   Antonymesarrangefixorderorganizesettle

3. Knock over or spillB1formal

   To cause something to fall over or spill its contents.

   Renverser

   • 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.

   Synonymescapsizeknock overoverturnspilltip overtopple

   Antonymesbalancerightsteady