Meaning of upsetting in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    upsetting

    Definitions

    1. causing an emotional disturbance

    Examples

    • « his disconcerting habit of greeting friends ferociously and strangers charmingly- Herb Caen »
    • « an upsetting experience »

    Synonyms

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