become upset

Frequency: 7.817.0 per million words

to begin to feel unhappy, disappointed, or worried

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Examples (10)

  • He tends to become upset whenever anyone mentions his past failures.
  • The child became upset after losing his favorite toy in the park.
  • It's natural to become upset when things don't go as planned.
  • She became visibly upset upon hearing the news of the company's closure.
  • Please try not to become upset over such small, insignificant details.
  • The players became upset with the referee's controversial decision.
  • If you continue to ignore her, she will likely become upset.
  • Many residents became upset about the proposed construction in the neighborhood.
  • He has become increasingly upset as the deadline approaches.
  • Why did she become so upset during the meeting this morning?