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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary

Sad/upset

Hi,

What is the difference in meaning between upset and sad in the sencence?

Tina was sad/upset when her dog died.

Thanks.
  

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Hi, Generally speaking, 'sad' sounds more serious and longterm than 'upset' eg She was sad because her mother died. eg Se was upset because she broke one of her good plates. Clive

— Clive

  • Hi, Generally speaking, 'sad' sounds more serious and longterm than 'upset' eg She was sad because her mother died.
  • eg Se was upset because she broke one of her good plates.
  • Clive
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Hi,

Generally speaking, 'sad' sounds more serious and longterm than 'upset'

eg She was sad because her mother died.

eg Se was upset because she broke one of her good plates.

Clive
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"sad" is quiet and inactive.

"upset" may include crying, shouting, and various other obvious signs of disturbance.

CJ
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Thank you all very much.
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