How Do You Spell UPSET?

Pronunciation: [ʌpsˈɛt] (IPA)

The word "upset" is spelled with three letters - u, p, and s - but its pronunciation can be a bit tricky. The IPA phonetic transcription for "upset" is /ʌpˈsɛt/. The first sound is the vowel sound 'uh' represented by the symbol /ʌ/. The 'p' is pronounced with a puff of air, and the 's' sound is an unvoiced 's'. The final sound is the vowel sound 'eh' represented by the symbol /ɛ/. When pronounced correctly, "upset" sounds like "uhp-set" with equal emphasis on both syllables.

UPSET Meaning and Definition

1. Upset is a verb that refers to the act of disturbing or disrupting the normal state, balance, or equilibrium of someone or something. It involves causing emotional or mental distress, dissatisfaction, or agitation. It can also indicate the overturning or reversal of a previously expected outcome.

   As a noun, upset refers to the feeling or state of disquiet, annoyance, or distress experienced by an individual. It denotes a disruption or disturbance of emotional well-being or the balance of one's mental state.

   When used as an adjective, upset describes someone who is emotionally disturbed, agitated, or distressed. It suggests a state of being unsettled or emotionally troubled.

   In the context of sports or competitions, upset can refer to an unexpected victory or defeat of a competitor or team who was predicted to win or lose. It implies a surprising and unforeseen result that deviates from what was anticipated.

   Furthermore, upset can also be used as a noun to describe an unexpected or surprising victory, particularly in the context of sports. It denotes a win achieved by an underdog or a less favored competitor against a stronger opponent.

   Overall, upset indicates the disturbance or disarray of someone's emotions or mental state, a surprising disturbance of anticipated outcomes, or an unexpected victory or defeat.

2. • An overturn.

   • To overturn; to throw down from an erect position.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for UPSET *

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• uupsets 1.6666666%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

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Etymology of UPSET

The word "upset" has an interesting etymology. It originated in the mid-16th century as a verb derived from the combination of the prefix "up-" and the verb "set". "Set" itself comes from Old English "settan", which means "to place in a certain way".

The prefix "up-" in this context carries the sense of a reversal or change of state. So when "set" is combined with "up-" as "upset", it takes on the meaning of causing something to be overturned or turned over, both literally and metaphorically.

Over time, "upset" began to be used as an adjective as well, describing the state of being disturbed, agitated, or emotionally unsettled. This usage can be traced back to the late 17th century.

Today, "upset" is commonly used as both a verb and an adjective to describe feelings of disturbance or distress.

Idioms with the word UPSET

• upset the apple cart The idiom "upset the apple cart" means to cause disruption, chaos, or problems by spoiling or interfering with established plans, routines, or expectations. It refers to the act of overturning or disturbing a well-organized situation, often leading to unexpected consequences or conflicts.
• upset the applecart The idiom "upset the applecart" means to disrupt or interfere with established plans, order, or arrangements, often resulting in chaos or inconvenience.
• upset sm's plans The idiom "upset someone's plans" means to disrupt or interfere with someone's carefully made or anticipated arrangements, causing them inconvenience or disappointment. It implies causing a deviation from the intended course of action or outcome.
• upset the/somebody's apple cart The idiom "upset the apple cart" means to cause disruption or upset to an established situation or plan. It typically refers to interfering with someone's carefully arranged or organized matters, leading to chaos or inconvenience.

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Plural form of UPSET is UPSETS

Conjugate verb Upset

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have upset

you would have upset

he/she/it would have upset

we would have upset

they would have upset

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been upsetting

you would have been upsetting

he/she/it would have been upsetting

we would have been upsetting

they would have been upsetting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would upset

you would upset

he/she/it would upset

we would upset

they would upset

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be upsetting

you would be upsetting

he/she/it would be upsetting

we would be upsetting

they would be upsetting

FUTURE

I will upset

you will upset

he/she/it will upset

we will upset

they will upset

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be upsetting

you will be upsetting

he/she/it will be upsetting

we will be upsetting

they will be upsetting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have upset

you will have upset

he/she/it will have upset

we will have upset

they will have upset

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been upsetting

you will have been upsetting

he/she/it will have been upsetting

we will have been upsetting

they will have been upsetting

IMPERATIVE

you upset

we let´s upset

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to upset

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was upsetting

you were upsetting

he/she/it was upsetting

we were upsetting

they were upsetting

PAST PARTICIPLE

upset

PAST PERFECT

I had upset

you had upset

he/she/it had upset

we had upset

they had upset

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been upsetting

you had been upsetting

he/she/it had been upsetting

we had been upsetting

they had been upsetting

PRESENT

I upset

you upset

he/she/it upsets

we upset

they upset

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am upsetting

you are upsetting

he/she/it is upsetting

we are upsetting

they are upsetting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

upsetting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have upset

you have upset

he/she/it has upset

we have upset

they have upset

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been upsetting

you have been upsetting

he/she/it has been upsetting

we have been upsetting

they have been upsetting

SIMPLE PAST

he/she/it upset