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upsetting

[ uhp-set-ing ]

adjective

  1. tending to disturb or upset:

    an upsetting experience.



upsetting

/ ʌˈɛɪŋ /

noun

  1. metallurgy the process of hammering the end of a heated bar of metal so that its width is increased locally, as in the manufacture of bolts
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of upsetting1

First recorded in 1870–75; upset + -ing 2
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A spokesperson for the South Eastern Trust said it understood the situation was very upsetting for Mrs Wyatt and her family as well as others in similar situations.

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Swiatek has also had to deal with an upsetting incident off the court, being verbally abused by an "aggressive and taunting fan" in Miami.

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“It’s very upsetting, and I will do everything in my power to change this system, and it’s not a will. I’m going to,” she said.

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It's upsetting that we have a president and administration that doesn't play by the rules.

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"A victim impact statement from the mother of the prison officer... has highlighted the upsetting reality and mental impact," she said.

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