Basic Details
Word: Upset
Part of Speech: Verb / Adjective
Meaning: To make someone unhappy or to feel worried; also refers to a strong feeling of sadness or distress.
Synonyms: Distress, disturb, trouble, agitate
Antonyms: Calm, please, comfort, soothe
Idioms and Phrases
- Upset the apple cart: To cause trouble or problems in a situation. Example: "By changing the date of the event, she upset the apple cart and confused everyone."
- Get upset: To become emotional or distressed about something. Example: "He tends to get upset if he doesn't get his way."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She was upset when she found out that her favourite toy was broken.
Example 2: The teacher felt upset about the student's poor performance on the exam.
Example 3: Its important to talk about your feelings if something has upset you.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "upset" originally comes from an Old English word meaning "to overturn"? It reflects the feeling of having your emotions turned upside down.
Famous Quote
"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." Nelson Mandela
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "upset" mean?
a) To be happy
b) To make someone unhappy
c) To dance
d) To play
Answer: b) To make someone unhappy
2. Which of these is a synonym of "upset"?
a) Delight
b) Distress
c) Relax
d) Cheer
Answer: b) Distress
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "upset"?
a) Disturb
b) Comfort
c) Agitate
d) Trouble
Answer: b) Comfort
4. Which sentence uses "upset" correctly?
a) She was upset when her ice cream melted.
b) He was upset by the happy news.
c) They upset at the party.
d) The dog upset in the morning.
Answer: a) She was upset when her ice cream melted.
5. What does the idiom "upset the apple cart" mean?
a) To make a dessert
b) To cause problems in a situation
c) To play with fruits
d) To organise a picnic
Answer: b) To cause problems in a situation
