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upsetting

CEFR: B2
Causing someone to feel emotional distress, agitation, anxiety, sorrow, or unhappiness.

Synonyms

  • distressing
  • disconcerting
  • troubling

Example Sentence

The sudden closure of the community center was deeply upsetting to elderly local residents.

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