Upsetting (Adjective)
Meaning
Causing an emotional disturbance; "his disconcerting habit of greeting friends ferociously and strangers charmingly"- Herb Caen; "an upsetting experience".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The news of the natural disaster was very upsetting for everyone who watched it on television.
- Her family found the film's portrayal of their ancestors upsetting due to historical inaccuracies.
- Witnessing the accident was an upsetting experience for the children who happened to be passing by.
- The doctor's abrupt manner during the diagnosis was upsetting for the patient who needed more emotional support.
- The graphic content of the documentary was intentionally upsetting in order to raise awareness about the issue.