On this page you'll find 10+ example sentences with Upsetting. Discover the meaning, synonyms such as disconcerting or displeasing and how to use the word correctly in a sentence.
Upsetting in a sentence
Upsetting meaning
present participle and gerund of upset
Synonyms of Upsetting
Using Upsetting
- The main meaning on this page is: present participle and gerund of upset
- Useful related words include: disconcerting, displeasing.
- In the example corpus, upsetting often appears in combinations such as: upsetting to, and upsetting, upsetting the.
Context around Upsetting
- Average sentence length in these examples: 24.9 words
- Position in the sentence: 3 start, 11 middle, 6 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Upsetting
- In this selection, "upsetting" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 24.9 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, incredibly, particularly, struggles, experiences, tragedy and defense stand out and add context to how "upsetting" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include and incredibly upsetting time and 4 after upsetting fans and. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "upsetting" sits close to words such as adversity, apprenticeship and condo, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with upsetting
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
I just think they’re upsetting the residents. (8 words)
However, has the most sudden and upsetting version of that ending. (11 words)
Healy has a history of making problematic statements, upsetting Swift’s fans. (12 words)
If Rose’s exit was totally tragic, Donna’s was almost even more upsetting – she had to have her mind wiped at the end of series four, and reverted to the person she was before she ever met the Doctor. (40 words)
If you’re unsure as to whether or not you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day, but don’t want to risk upsetting the person you’re dating by giving them nothing, just pick up something small and simple. (38 words)
DeSantis has already had similar struggles, upsetting donors and many mainstream Republicans when he took Trump’s position on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by calling it a “territorial dispute,” before attempting to modify those comments. (36 words)
Example sentences (20)
And it's not an argument I want to get involved in, because it's upsetting to both sides.
And while people of all genders have unsuccessful or upsetting experiences on those apps, trans people the most.
A spokesperson for Sanctuary said: “We know this issue was very upsetting for our resident and will continue to offer her our support.
Authorities are currently working hard to piece together what caused this upsetting tragedy.
Avon and Somerset Police Chief Inspector Ronnie Lungu said: “First and foremost our thoughts go out to the family of the man who has died at this difficult and incredibly upsetting time.
But my wife has never been involved in a lawsuit, or anything like that, so this has been particularly upsetting for her.
Calling the increase "extremely disappointing and upsetting," defense officials said teams are visiting all three academies this month to try and target improvements and changes to address the problem.
DeSantis has already had similar struggles, upsetting donors and many mainstream Republicans when he took Trump’s position on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by calling it a “territorial dispute,” before attempting to modify those comments.
Fire and the human footprint behind it are challenging 30% of the world’s most precious species whilst upsetting the balance of nature across the world by wantonly degrading the biggest domino of the planet.
Forever linked to one of the most horrific and upsetting crimes in Merseyside history, Russell is spending his days in an undisclosed prison under an assumed name after a number of threats.
Healy has a history of making problematic statements, upsetting Swift’s fans.
Henry Cavill will not feature in The Witcher season 4 after upsetting fans and the entertainment industry by stepping aside as Geralt.
However, has the most sudden and upsetting version of that ending.
I find it so upsetting at times thinking of how lonely ey must have been and did they get stuck indoors suffering before they passed away.
If Rose’s exit was totally tragic, Donna’s was almost even more upsetting – she had to have her mind wiped at the end of series four, and reverted to the person she was before she ever met the Doctor.
If you’re unsure as to whether or not you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day, but don’t want to risk upsetting the person you’re dating by giving them nothing, just pick up something small and simple.
I just think they’re upsetting the residents.
In a statement, Chief Inspector Ronnie Lungu of Avon and Somerset Police said: “First and foremost our thoughts go out to the family of the man who has died at this difficult and incredibly upsetting time.
In this scenario, the Duke Blue Devils go on a run and upset higher seeded Tennessee en route to winning the East region before upsetting Baylor to reach the National Championship game.
It can be very upsetting and have a big impact on your life.
Common combinations with upsetting
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- upsetting to 28×
- and upsetting 25×
- upsetting the 18×
- upsetting and 11×
- of upsetting 11×
- very upsetting 10×
- upsetting for 10×
- so upsetting 10×
- be upsetting 9×
- upsetting that 8×