upset

/(ˌ)əp-ˈset/

verb

  1. to thicken and shorten (something, such as a heated bar of iron) by hammering on the end : swage

  2. to force out of the usual upright, level, or proper position : overturn

  3. 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

  1. an act of overturning : overturn

  2. an act of throwing into disorder : disarrangement

  3. a state of disorder : confusion

adjective

  1. emotionally disturbed or agitated

  2. affected with minor physical disturbance or disorder

was too upset to speak to him