upsetting change
noun phraseUK /ʌpˈsɛtɪŋ tʃeɪndʒ/
US /ʌpˈsɛtɪŋ tʃeɪndʒ/
A change that makes you feel sad or worried.
Moving to a new school was an upsetting change for him.
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2. A change that causes trouble or confusion in a situation.
The sudden upsetting change in the schedule left everyone confused.
3. A shift that makes someone feel unhappy or uncomfortable.
The upsetting change in the team's rules made the players grumble.
4. An alteration that disturbs the normal way something works.
The upsetting change to the bus route made many students late.