upset
/ʌpˈsɛt/ adjective A2- Angry, distressed, or unhappy · He was upset when she refused his friendship.· My children often get upset with their classmates.
- Feeling unwell, nauseated, or ready to vomit. · His stomach was upset, so he didn't want to move.· Bryan came home from school with an upset tummy.
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“‘“Then we run another risk,” said the general, laughing, “that of being upset.” We insert this joke to prove that the general was not in the least compelled to attend the meeting, but that he came willingly.
Then the Lion gathered his legs under him and jumped on the wall; but just as he jumped, he upset a china church with his tail and smashed it all to pieces.
This Brixton Road affair has upset you.”
Gregson sprang out of his chair and upset the remainder of his whiskey and water.
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