upset
verb (used with object)
to overturn.
was upsetting
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past progressiveof upset.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Asked if that was upsetting, she told the BBC she had a lot of emotions she was putting aside to stay focused.
From BBC ● May 13, 2025
It was upsetting to receive so much positive attention just because I was suddenly a size 4.
From Slate ● Jul. 20, 2024
It wasn’t the most earth-shattering news for the region, but it was upsetting to many Mexican American families in the heavily Latino seat of Orange County.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2024
To Abbott and Harcus, the review was upsetting, but not impactful, because Lupo wasn’t Lupo yet.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 26, 2023
But this talk of demons was upsetting the Walker all over again.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
