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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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It upset/offended/disappointed me

It upset me when Monica canceled our date at the last moment.

Hi,
Is "upset" in the above equivalent to "offended" and "disappointed?" Thanks.
  

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It's the more general term for either one. One can be upset because one is offended or because one is disappointed. Offense and disappointment are two different possible causes of upset.

— CalifJim

  • It's the more general term for either one.
  • One can be upset because one is offended or because one is disappointed.
  • Offense and disappointment are two different possible causes of upset.
  • CJ
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It's the more general term for either one. One can be upset because one is offended or because one is disappointed. Offense and disappointment are two different possible causes of upset.
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