Another Word for Upset

Mild · A little, in the background

bothered

Something is nagging at you, but you can still function.

unsettled

Thrown slightly off balance by a change or comment.

flustered

Upset and a little confused, often in front of others.

rattled

Shaken by something unexpected, like a near miss.

out of sorts

Off in a general way you cannot quite explain.

thrown off

Informal, your plans or mood got knocked sideways.

disgruntled

Mildly upset with a complaint attached.

Moderate · Clearly there, hard to ignore

hurt

Someone's words or actions wounded you.

distressed

Upset enough that it is hard to focus on anything else.

agitated

Upset that shows up as restlessness and tension.

frustrated

Upset because something keeps blocking you.

disappointed

Upset because something fell short of what you hoped.

worked up

Everyday phrase for upset that has built momentum.

shaken

Upset after a scare, still a bit unsteady.

Intense · Strong, taking over

distraught

So upset you can barely think straight.

devastated

Upset at the level of real loss or shock.

beside yourself

Informal, overwhelmed by worry or grief.

inconsolable

Nothing anyone says is helping right now.

frantic

Upset that has turned into urgent, scattered action.

heartbroken

Upset centered on losing love or a relationship.

furious

When the upset is mostly anger and it is hot.

I was upset after the meeting.

I was rattled after the meeting, the feedback came out of nowhere.

I am upset with you.

I am hurt that you did not tell me sooner.

She was really upset when the dog went missing.

She was frantic when the dog went missing.

My stomach is upset and so am I.

I feel out of sorts today, body and mood both.

He got upset about the delay.

He got frustrated about the third delay this month.