Synonyms for upsetting
up·set·ting

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1. disconcerting, upsettingadjective

   causing an emotional disturbance

   "his disconcerting habit of greeting friends ferociously and strangers charmingly"- Herb Caen; "an upsetting experience"

   Synonyms:
   disconcerting

   Antonyms:
   pleasing

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1. List of paraphrases for "upsetting":

   heartbreaking

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1. Lucien Greaves:

   It’s not about being shocking or upsetting the locals, though it’s an inevitable byproduct.

2. Kimberly Imhoff:

   It was upsetting and actually pretty shocking.

3. Lisa Finkenstaedt:

   I was just hoping to visit the store and can’t believe the news it’s so terrible it’s so upsetting. I’ve emailed with her a few times she’s a good sales person. It’s really upsetting.

4. Jillson Neuwirth:

   That's probably the most upsetting part, not having my senior season.

5. Jane Pearce:

   It's not easy to have large numbers of displaced people coming to your city and upsetting the status quo.