How to Use "Upset" with Example Sentences

upset (v): to make someone unhappy

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Used with adverbs:

"Your comments have really upset your mother."
(really, deeply, badly, terribly)

"He upsets easily over the littlest things."
(easily)

Used with verbs:

"I do not mean to upset you, but I have bad news."
(do not mean to, do not want to, do not wish to)

upset (adj): unhappy

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Used with adverbs:

"His comments left her very upset."
(very, extremely, really, terribly, deeply, seriously, greatly)

"He gets easily upset over everything."
(easily)

"They are clearly upset over their loss."
(clearly, obviously, understandably, visibly)

"I am truly upset by your mean words."
(truly, honestly)

Used with verbs:

"He sounds upset about her choice."
(sounds, seems, appears, looks, be: is/am/are)

"Are you going to remain upset all day?"
(remain, stay)

"Why are you getting upset over this?"
(be + getting, be + becoming)

"You made her very upset."
(made, left)

Used with prepositions:

"He is upset about not getting a promotion."
(about)

"She is very upset with me."
(with, at)