upsettingturn
nounUK /ʌpˈsɛtɪŋ tɜːn/
US /ʌpˈsɛtɪŋ tɝːn/
A turn that makes you feel sad or worried.
The game took an upsetting turn when our best player got hurt.
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2. A change in a story that makes the reader feel unhappy or anxious.
The novel's upsetting turn left readers worried about the hero.
3. A moment in a race or contest when things suddenly go badly for someone.
The race had an upsetting turn when the leader tripped near the finish.
4. A shift in a conversation that makes people feel uncomfortable.
The talk took an upsetting turn when they started arguing.