Noun Definition

upset

1.Definition: a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

"The doctor prescribed some medicine for the disorder", "Everyone gets stomach upsets from time to time"

Related Noun(s):disorder

Category: General

2.Definition: a tool used to thicken or spread metal (the end of a bar or a rivet etc.) by forging or hammering or swaging

Related Noun(s):swage

Category: Objects

3.Definition: an improbable and unexpected victory

"The biggest upset since David beat Goliath"

Related Noun(s):overturn

Category: General

4.Definition: an unhappy and worried mental state

"There was too much anger and disturbance", "She didn't realize the upset she caused me"

Related Noun(s):disturbance, perturbation

Category: General

5.Definition: the act of disturbing the mind or body

"His carelessness could have caused an ecological upset", "She was unprepared for this sudden overthrow of their normal way of living"

Related Noun(s):derangement, overthrow

Category: General

6.Definition: the act of upsetting something

"He was badly bruised by the upset of his sled at a high speed"

Related Noun(s):overturn, turnover

Category: General