upset
verb (used with object)
to overturn.
has been upsetting
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present perfect progressiveof upset (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Benjamin Bull, who represents some of the witnesses in the current Tate investigation, says the impact of legal action on his clients has been upsetting and intimidating.
From BBC ● Feb. 17, 2023
Though it has been upsetting, I cannot help but find it moving that for most parties involved, the priority is the patient and their well-being.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2022
Domestically, the shilling has been upsetting a lot of people.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2015
"Obviously, this has been upsetting for everyone," she said.
From US News ● Mar. 5, 2015
"Who the devil has been upsetting you with lies about the Hands?" he spluttered.
From Winnie Childs The Shop Girl by C. N. (Charles Norris) Williamson
