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emotional upset

NOUN

confusion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anarchy chaos complexity complication consternation difficulty disarray dislocation distraction mistake trouble turmoil upheaval

STRONG

abashment ado astonishment bustle clutter commotion daze discomposure disorganization ferment fog fracas haze imbroglio intricacy jumble labyrinth mess muddle mystification pandemonium perturbation racket riot row shambles stir stupefaction surprise tangle tumult untidiness uproar wilderness

WEAK

hodge-podge

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm contentment ease happiness harmony order organization peace simplicity tranquility

STRONG

agreement calmness clearness expectation neatness tidiness understanding

WEAK

clarity composure method orientation sense system

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Dr Greg Irwin, a doctor at the QEUH, was pictured confronting a group of protestors in February 2023, saying that they "cause emotional upset to patients, but also to staff members".

From BBC • May 15, 2025

Just over 8 percent of the patients surveyed said they had experienced anger or emotional upset within a day of symptom onset, which served as the control period.

From Washington Post • Dec. 9, 2021

But I believe that confronting whiteness and the myths associated with it would cause great emotional upset for many white people.

From Salon • Feb. 3, 2020

As he would do when a patient has a food intolerance, Dr. Johnson would advise avoiding an emotional upset that is known to trigger vomiting.

From Slate • Nov. 25, 2019

His body fairly shook with excitement, pupils dilated, face became flushed and he could hardly speak on account of the emotional upset.

From Studies in Forensic Psychiatry by Glueck, Bernard

emotional upset

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