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Upset

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: Cause to feel sad or disappointed

Sample Sentence: I was upset when I didn't get the job I wanted.

Sense 2: Disturb the normal functioning or organization of

Sample Sentence: The sudden power outage upset the entire schedule of the conference.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A state of emotional or mental disturbance

Sample Sentence: His constant criticism put her in a state of upset.

Sense 2: An unexpected and usually undesirable result or outcome

Sample Sentence: The surprising defeat of the favored team was a major upset.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Feeling unhappy, disappointed, or worried

Sample Sentence: She had an upset expression on her face after hearing the news.

Sense 2: Unsettled or disturbed

Sample Sentence: The upset kids were unable to sleep peacefully after the loud noise.