Upset

5 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To make someone unhappy, disappointed, or worried; to disturb or disrupt something.

“The bad news really upset her.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈʌpsεt/

Syllables

up·set

Related Words

Synonyms

disturbdistressagitate

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Wordle

Common letters with vowels U, E in useful positions.

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Scrabble

Worth 7 points; flexible word for various board positions.

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Anagrams of Upset

Words that use exactly the same letters as “upset”.

setup spute stupe

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “upset” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

umset unset upget upjet upsey upsit

Words you can make from Upset

Shorter words formed from the letters in “upset”.

pest pets puts sept step

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