What level is the word "upsetting"?

"upsetting" is a B1 (Intermediate) vocabulary word.

What is a synonym for "upsetting"?

Synonyms for "upsetting": distressing, troubling.

What is the opposite of "upsetting"?

The opposite of "upsetting" is: comforting, reassuring.

Upsetting

Q: Which TV shows or movies use the word "upsetting"?

"upsetting" appears in: Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Desperate Housewives, Emily in Paris, Encanto, Gossip Girl, Modern Family, New Girl, Stranger Things, The Big Bang Theory, The Office, Young Sheldon, Parks and Recreation, The Crown.

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What does "Upsetting" mean?

causing distress or worry

Synonym: distressing, troubling Opposite: comforting, reassuring

"Upsetting" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Well, this got upsetting real quick.
— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S3E2

I have some potentially upsetting news.
— Desperate Housewives S1E21

Talking about work might be very upsetting for you.
— Emily in Paris S3E8

Didn't mean to be upsetting
— Encanto

It's all very shocking and upsetting.
— Gossip Girl S6E10

Very upsetting.
— Modern Family S1E4

This isn't upsetting at all.
— New Girl S2E2

I understand how upsetting this is.
— Stranger Things S1E7

"Upsetting" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 13 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Desperate Housewives Emily in Paris Encanto Gossip Girl Modern Family New Girl Stranger Things The Big Bang Theory The Office Young Sheldon Parks and Recreation The Crown

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