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Word entry · 5 letters

upset

Best crossword clue

"Surprise win"

5 letters · collected on this word page

5 lettersPronunciation /ʌpˈsɛt/Part of speech noun, verb, adjectiveSorted epstuStarts with UEnds with T1 cluesVery common crossword word
1U2P3S4E5T

Definitions

  1. an improbable and unexpected victory

Word origin

From Middle English upset (“the act of setting up; establishment”), from Middle English upsetten, corresponding to up- + set. Cognate with Middle Low German upset (“setup; arrangement”).

Used in a sentence

  • He was upset when she refused his friendship.
  • My children often get upset with their classmates.
  • His stomach was upset, so he didn't want to move.

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