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Wowenglish Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

upset/angry

Is there any difference in the meaning between (1) and (2)?
1. I'm upset that you didn't call.
2. I'm angry that you didn't call.
  

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1. 2. I'm angry that you didn't call.

— Canadian45

  • 1.
  • 2.
  • I'm angry that you didn't call.
  • "upset" and "angry" are not the same.
  • "angry" has a specific meaning, but "upset" doesn't.
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WowenglishIs there any difference in the meaning between (1) and (2)?1. I'm upset that you didn't call.2. I'm angry that you didn't call.
"upset" and "angry" are not the same.
"angry" has a specific meaning, but "upset" doesn't.
"upset" can include a combination of emotions, such as disappointment, sadness, worry, frustration, anxiety.
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