UPSETの定義と意味 - メリアム・ウェブスター

UPSET Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster Est. 1828 Dictionary Definition verb noun adjective verb 3 verb noun adjective Synonyms Synonym Chooser Example Sentences Word History Phrases Containing Rhymes Entries Near Related Articles Cite this Entry Citation Kids Definition Kids Medical Definition Medical More from M-W Show more Show more Citation Kids Medical More from M-W Save Word To save this word, you'll need to log in. Log In upset 1 of 3 verb up·​set (ˌ)əp-ˈset upset ; upsetting Synonyms of upset Simple Definition A Simple Definition is available from our Learner's Dictionary to help you understand the meaning faster. transitive verb 1 : to force out of the usual upright, level, or proper position : overturn I accidentally bumped the table and upset a lamp. 2 a : to trouble mentally or emotionally : disturb the poise of the news upset me b : to throw into disorder Their sudden arrival upset our plans. c : invalidate d : to defeat unexpectedly was upset in the primary 3 : to cause a physical disorder in specifically : to make somewhat ill spicy food upsets my stomach 4 : to thicken and shorten (something, such as a heated bar of iron) by hammering on the end : swage intransitive verb : to become overturned upsetter noun see also: upset the apple cart upset 2 of 3 noun up·​set ˈəp-ˌset 1 : an act of overturning : overturn the upset of the canoe 2 a (1) : an act of throwing into disorder : disarrangement the complete upset of our plans (2) : a state of disorder : confusion … produced less profound changes … but also much less upset and clash. — A. 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Kroeber b : an unexpected defeat The team suffered another upset . 3 a : a minor physical disorder a stomach upset b : an emotional disturbance went through a big upset after his father's death 4 a : a part of a rod (such as the head on a bolt) that is upset b : the expansion of a bullet on striking upset 3 of 3 adjective up·​set (ˌ)əp-ˈset 1 : emotionally disturbed or agitated especially : angry or unhappy was too upset to speak to him 2 : affected with minor physical disturbance or disorder an upset stomach Synonyms of upset Relevance Verb worry disturb bother concern alarm distract anger agitate unsettle annoy distress Noun disruption disturbance Adjective worried nervous anxious uneasy troubled See All Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus Choose the Right Synonym for upset discompose , disquiet , disturb , perturb , agitate , upset , fluster mean to destroy capacity for collected thought or decisive action. discompose implies some degree of loss of self-control or self-confidence especially through emotional stress. discomposed by the loss of his beloved wife disquiet suggests loss of sense of security or peace of mind. the disquieting news of factories closing disturb implies interference with one's mental processes caused by worry, perplexity, or interruption. the discrepancy in accounts disturbed me perturb implies deep disturbance of mind and emotions. perturbed by her husband's strange behavior agitate suggests obvious external signs of nervous or emotional excitement. in his agitated state we could see he was unable to work upset implies the disturbance of normal or habitual functioning by disappointment, distress, or grief. the family's constant bickering upsets the youngest child fluster suggests bewildered agitation. his declaration of love completely flustered her Examples of upset in a Sentence Verb That remark you made really upset me. Don't upset yourself over it. It upsets him that he can do nothing to help. A lot of people were upset by the court's decision. It upsets me to think I might never see him again. Spicy food upsets my stomach. Noun In a major upset , he took the gold medal. Her victory in the election was a big upset . Spicy foods can cause stomach upset . An emotional upset can affect your physical health. a period of emotional upset Adjective I was feeling upset by the whole experience. There's no point in getting all upset about it. I try not to let her make me upset . She was too upset to speak to him. I'm upset that you didn't call. I was so upset with him, I didn't call him for two weeks. See More Recent Examples on the Web Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback . Verb The Panama government seized the canal’s ports from the company in February, greatly upsetting China. — Jordan Blum, Fortune , 2 May 2026 The Mustangs improved to 5-0 against the Lions (17-3), who upset Redondo Union in the semifinals. — Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times , 2 May 2026 Noun And that doesn’t include Denver’s upset of Seattle in 1994, the first 8-over-1 series win in NBA history. — ABC News , 25 Apr. 2026 And that doesn't include Denver's upset of Seattle in 1994, the first 8-over-1 series win in NBA history. — CBS News , 25 Apr. 2026 Adjective The Minnesota Timberwolves, or what is left of them, also advanced with an upset win against the Denver Nuggets. — Dan Santaromita, New York Times , 1 May 2026 But no woman will ever be upset about her man walking through the front door with a smile and a fresh bouquet. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com , 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for upset Word History First Known Use Verb 1677, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 4 Noun 1804, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adjective 1805, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Time Traveler The first known use of upset was in 1677 See more words from the same year Phrases Containing upset upset price upset the apple cart Rhymes for upset abet asset baguette banquette barbette beget beset brevet briquette brunet brunette burette See All Rhymes for upset Browse Nearby Words upsend upset upset butt welding See all Nearby Words Articles Related to upset 7 Odd Lyrics from Christmas Songs Have you ever wondered about these lines? 10 Words for the Angry and Upset When you just won't take it anymore Cite this Entry Style MLA Chicago APA Merriam-Webster “Upset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upset. 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Copy Citation Kids Definition upset 1 of 3 verb up·​set (ˌ)əp-ˈset upset ; upsetting 1 : to force or be forced out of the usual position : overturn 2 a : to worry, anger, or cause unhappiness to the news upset me b : to make somewhat ill spicy food upsets my stomach 3 a : to throw into disorder b : to defeat unexpectedly upset 2 of 3 noun up·​set ˈəp-ˌset 1 : an act or result of upsetting : a state of being upset 2 a : a minor illness a stomach upset b : a period of worry or unhappiness upset 3 of 3 adjective up·​set (ˌ)əp-ˈset : emotionally disturbed or shaken up was too upset to talk Medical Definition upset 1 of 3 transitive verb up·​set (ˌ)əp-ˈset upset ; upsetting 1 : to trouble mentally or emotionally the news upset me 2 : to cause a physical disorder in specifically : to make somewhat ill greasy food upsets my stomach upset 2 of 3 noun up·​set ˈəp-ˌset 1 : a minor physical disorder a stomach upset 2 : an emotional disturbance upset 3 of 3 adjective up·​set (ˌ)əp-ˈset 1 : affected with a minor physical disturbance an upset stomach 2 : emotionally disturbed or agitated was too upset to speak More from Merriam-Webster on upset Nglish: Translation of upset for Spanish Speakers Last Updated: 3 May 2026 - Updated example sentences Love words? 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