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Wowenglish Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Upset/angry

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I would like to know the difference between "1"and "2".

1. I'm upset when you come home late.

2. I'm angry when you come home late.
  

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You may not be angry if you are upset.

  • You may not be angry if you are upset.
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You may not be angry if you are upset.
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Hi,

The basic idea of 'upset' is that my composure/calmness is disturbed. It often means that I am unhappy, sometimes only to a mild degree.

eg I am upset because my cat died.

eg I am upset because I broke my favourite cup.

Best wishes, Clive

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