upset
verb (used with object)
to overturn.
will upset
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future tenseof upset.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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Others worry capping withdrawals will upset investors and fan the flames, so they paid out as much as 15%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
"I can't look at a picture of myself if it's on the day because it will upset me for the rest of the day," the One Show host noted.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2025
Despite the common fear that bringing up a loved one’s grief will upset them, acknowledging their pain is almost always an important part of supporting someone, she said.
From Seattle Times ● May 10, 2024
There’s also a question of whether it will upset viewers: For decades, playoff games have been free to watch on network television.
From New York Times ● Jan. 11, 2024
“I wonder if it will upset you,” he reflected to himself.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
