was too upset to speak to him
upset
/(ˌ)əp-ˈset/
verb
to thicken and shorten (something, such as a heated bar of iron) by hammering on the end : swage
to force out of the usual upright, level, or proper position : overturn
to trouble mentally or emotionally : disturb the poise of
discompose disquiet disturb perturb agitate upset fluster mean to destroy capacity for collected thought or decisive action. discompose implies some degree of loss of self-control or self-confidence especially through emotional stress. disquiet suggests loss of sense of security or peace of mind.
noun
an act of overturning : overturn
an act of throwing into disorder : disarrangement
a state of disorder : confusion
adjective
emotionally disturbed or agitated
affected with minor physical disturbance or disorder