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What does emotionally upset mean to you

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Saveyousave · 30/04/2023 13:48

Someone said they were emotionally upset about something

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WeAreTheHeroes · 30/04/2023 13:49

Hurt, possibly enough to cry.

TheSnowyOwl · 30/04/2023 13:49

That they are upset.

Dulra · 30/04/2023 13:50

A dramatic way of saying upset

WalkingThroughTreacle · 30/04/2023 13:51

It means they used more words than necessary. It should be clear from the context that they didn't physically tip over.

euff · 30/04/2023 13:53

I can't really imagine ever saying emotionally upset and don't really understand it. If you are upset or have upset someone what kinds of upset are there?

drpet49 · 30/04/2023 13:56

Dulra · 30/04/2023 13:50

A dramatic way of saying upset

This. Sounds attention seeking

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 30/04/2023 13:58

Hurt enough to cry. There are different kinds of 'upset.'

WhereYouLeftIt · 30/04/2023 14:11

Saveyousave · 30/04/2023 13:48

Someone said they were emotionally upset about something

I'd think it was a bit of a tautology. The word 'emotionally' is redundant. Is the 'someone' who said this a bit on the dramatic side?

NewUserName2023 · 30/04/2023 14:32

A drama llama!

Fairislefandango · 30/04/2023 15:02

A dramatic way of saying upset.

^This. Unless you're having a dodgy stomach, upset means emotionally upset. There is no need for the word 'emotionally' here.

Upset means sad or distressed by something.

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