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Definition of "upsetting" []

  • Present participle of upset. (verb)
  • The action of the verb upset. (noun)
  • That causes or cause upset. (adjective)

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Use "upsetting" in a sentence
  • "To end the Gospel on such a resounding note of failure is very upsetting from a modern perspective."
  • "Ideally, he should make an effort to understand your distress, acknowledge the role he has played in upsetting you and ask you to forgive him."
  • "With Cribbs unable to operate the wildcat set the Browns used effectively in upsetting the Steelers 13-6 in December, Cleveland's offense took on a more predictable and easier-to-defend look."