Foundation level · Year 4 · free
upset
adjective · Say it: up-SET
What it means
Foundationunhappy, worried or disappointed about something
Oliver was upset when his sandcastle was washed away by the waves.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- distressed
- sad
- troubled
- unhappy
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- calm
- cheerful
- happy
More examples
- My little sister gets upset if she misses her favourite programme.
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