upset

1. upset (adj) — sense 1

Definition: Angry, distressed, or unhappy

Example: He was upset when she refused his friendship.

2. upset (adj) — sense 2

Definition: Feeling unwell, nauseated, or ready to vomit.

Example: His stomach was upset, so he didn't want to move.

3. upset (noun) — sense 3

Definition: Disturbance or disruption.

Example: My late arrival caused the professor considerable upset.

4. upset (noun) — sense 4

Definition: An unexpected victory of a competitor or candidate that was not favored to win.

Example: But it is probably the biggest upset for the away side since Ronnie Radford smashed a famous goal as Hereford defeated Newcastle 2-1 in 1972.

5. upset (noun) — sense 5

Definition: An overturn.

Example: "collision and upset": impact with another object or an overturn for whatever reason.

6. upset (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To make (a person) angry, distressed, or unhappy.

Example: I’m sure the bad news will upset him, but he needs to know.

7. upset (verb) — sense 7

Definition: To disturb, disrupt or adversely alter (something).

Example: Introducing a foreign species can upset the ecological balance.

8. upset (verb) — sense 8

Definition: To tip or overturn (something).