Angry-Upset | Commonly Confused Words
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Angry vs. Upset

Angry

/ˈæŋɡri/
Feeling strong displeasure or hostility towards someone or something

Examples:

Tom was very angry yesterday.Your words only make me angrier.'He is not famous and he has angry about that."

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Upset

/ˈʌpset/
Feeling distressed or unhappy due to a disturbance or problem

Examples:

You are upsetting the other patients."But I decided not to get upset.Getting upset about tis not gonna change nothin'."

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Angry is a stronger emotion than upset, which is more mild.
  • Angry often involves outward expression or actions, while upset may be internalized.
  • Angry can result from injustice or perceived wrongdoing, whereas upset may stem from disappointment or sadness.
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