understandably upset

Frequency: 7.514.1 per million words

used to describe a state of being unhappy or worried that is reasonable in the circumstances

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Examples (20)

  • After losing her pet, she was understandably upset.
  • She was understandably upset when she heard that her flight had been cancelled.
  • The team was understandably upset by the unfair decision.
  • He was understandably upset by the rude comments made about his hard work.
  • He felt understandably upset when his plans were suddenly canceled.
  • The parents were understandably upset when they discovered their child was missing.
  • Anyone would be understandably upset if their hard work was ignored.
  • I think she is understandably upset about the unfair way she was treated.
  • She's understandably upset about the sudden change in her work schedule.
  • They were understandably upset after losing their family home in the fire.
  • His parents were understandably upset when they heard the bad news.
  • He looked understandably upset when he failed his driving test for the third time.
  • The community became understandably upset after the local park was closed.
  • Customers are understandably upset about the sudden and steep price increase.
  • I was understandably upset by his harsh comments.
  • She became understandably upset when she realized her favorite pet had run away.
  • They were understandably upset that their flight had been delayed for hours.
  • The team was understandably upset after their narrow defeat in the championship final.
  • It's natural to be understandably upset after such a disappointing outcome.
  • He was understandably upset that no one had bothered to tell him the important news.