I upset my alarm clock by hitting snooze so many times that it just gave up and stayed quiet.
I upset my mom when I tried to help with laundry and turned everything pink, including Dad’s underwear.
The word “upset” used to mean “to tip something over,” like upsetting a table, and now it also means tipping someone’s feelings over so they spill out as grumpiness.
My brother upset the whole soccer team when he scored a goal…in the wrong net…and celebrated anyway.
The magician upset the audience when he “made the snacks disappear” by secretly eating all the cookies.
A boy drops his sister's cake on the floor and she gets upset. He feels upset that he made her upset. Their friend sees the mess and gets upset, too. The boy says sorry, cleans the mess, and gives a small cookie. His sister smiles and is not upset anymore.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: B1 Intermediate
This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.
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