Grade 6
(up-set-ting) 3 syllables

Definition

suffix -ing
verb. 1 to disturb mentally or emotionally or physically; 2 to overturn; 3 defeats suddenly and unexpectedly;
adjective. causing an emotional disturbance

Example Sentence

It was upsetting when you fell down.

Synonyms

disturb; bother; trouble

Antonyms

delight; happy

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upsetting
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Rhymes

  • betting
  • fetting
  • fretting
  • getting
  • jetting
  • letting
  • netting
  • petting
  • setting
  • sweating
  • vetting
  • wetting

  • abetting
  • begetting
  • besetting
  • forgetting
  • offsetting
  • regretting
  • reseting
  • upsetting