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upsetment

upsetment

8.1
A feeling of being sad, angry, or worried after bad news
  • noun
  • /ʌpˈsɛtmənt/
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  • She tried to hide her upsetment after hearing the disappointing news.

Examples

  • Her upsetment was evident after the news.

  • There was a sense of upsetment in the office after the announcement of layoffs.

  • The sudden cancellation of the event caused widespread upsetment among the participants.

  • He felt a deep sense of upsetment following the argument.

  • After hearing the bad news, her upsetment was evident as she struggled to hold back her tears.

  • The unexpected changes in his job led to a state of upsetment that affected his personal life.

  • The documentary highlighted the upsetment of the local community following the environmental disaster.

Synonyms

frustration
vsupsetment
391 2.5

A feeling of anger or annoyance when you cannot get what you want

is general emotional unsettlement not limited to blocked goals or failure
unhappiness
vsupsetment
42 1.8

A feeling of sadness or not feeling satisfied with life

is broader emotional unsettlement rather than this specific sadness or low mood
irritation
vsupsetment
27 3.6

A feeling of annoyance or anger

is a broader state of emotional unsettlement beyond simple discomfort
annoyance
vsupsetment
26 2.8

The feeling you have when something bothers you

is a general emotional disturbance rather than this specific mild displeasure
disturbance
vsupsetment
  • Specialized
18 4.1

A problem that makes someone feel worried or emotionally upset

is the same idea but focused on inner emotional unsettlement
exasperation
vsupsetment
15 5.7

A strong feeling of being very annoyed and impatient

is a milder emotional disturbance rather than this intense anger feeling
hurt feelings
vsupsetment
14 2.8

Sadness and upset after someone says or does something unkind

is broader not limited to pain from another's words or actions
agitation
vsupsetment
12 5.1

A feeling of nervous worry and restlessness

is broader, covering any emotional unsettlement not only nervous excitement
discomposure
vsupsetment
7.9

A feeling of being nervous and not calm

is a broader emotional disturbance rather than a brief loss of calm
fretfulness
vsupsetment
7.7

A feeling of being nervous, annoyed, or easily upset

is more general emotional disturbance rather than constant small worries
botheration
vsupsetment
  • Archaic
9.5

A small feeling of annoyance about something

is broader, covering any emotional unsettlement not only mild annoyance
disconcertment
vsupsetment
8.4

A feeling of being embarrassed and confused by something unexpected

is broader emotional disturbance rather than specific embarrassment or surprise
disconcertion
vsupsetment
8.9

A sudden feeling of embarrassment and confusion when something unexpected happens

is more general and covers emotional trouble beyond just surprise and embarrassment

Antonyms

9 2.7

A state without strong feelings or worry in your mind

How Upset

anguish
96 6.8
distress
240 3.6
upsetment
8.1
unease
19 4.4

Surface Forms

upsetment singular
upsetments plural

Morphology

upsetment = upset (transparent) = upset + ment

Formed from the adjective/verb 'upset' with '-ment' to indicate the state or result of being upset; meaning is directly predictable.

Etymology

Upsetment comes from up + set + -ment, and a helpful way to remember it is to think of your feelings being 'set' the wrong way by something 'up' — your mood is turned from normal to unhappy. That's why upsetment means being disturbed or emotionally unsettled.