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I got upset vs I get upset

Both sentences are correct, but 'I got upset' refers to becoming upset in the past, while 'I get upset' refers to a habitual or repeated action of becoming upset.
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Last updated: December 14, 2024 • 9192 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express that someone became upset in the past.

"I got upset"

This phrase is used to talk about a specific instance in the past when someone became upset. It indicates a past action or feeling.

Examples:

  • Yesterday, I got upset when I heard the news.
  • She got upset after the argument with her friend.
  • Apr 2, 2015 ... and I got upset. ?Feel free to just provide example sentences. Thank you very much for your attention.
  • May 29, 2024 ... like many of you, i am dealing with an atrocious amount of guilt. I am having trouble moving past the fact that I got upset he wasn't eating ...
  • Jun 23, 2020 ... I got upset, but he only said sorry and moved on. 2,321 Views · He said he's serious and ready to start a future with me. A couple weeks later ...
  • Sep 12, 2024 ... ... I got upset about something like that is the time a guy I had went out with a few times (met him in real life) super liked my sister ...
  • Aug 30, 2021 ... Is it too much if I got upset over my partner not being able to update me about him going out already? He said he didn't have time to update ...
  • Feb 14, 2020 ... Using “with” sounds a bit like the phone call is being treated as an individual: I got upset with the doctor. But even using “from” the sentence ...
  • Jul 22, 2018 ... Open in App. Sign In. I got upset with my boyfriend for liking the idea of having a threesome, am I wrong for this? All related (41).
  • Nov 14, 2023 ... I'd like to explain why I got upset seeing a recent post from the @stateofisrael page that features an IDF soldier raising a pride flag in ...
  • Mar 6, 2017 ... What really happened was I got upset in reaction to his response to my question, which is a more empowering way of looking at the situation ...
  • Jan 26, 2024 ... 17 likes, 3 comments - phoebecatesperez on January 26, 2024: "The other day, I got upset over something. Instead of blaming others, ...

Alternatives:

  • I became upset
  • I was upset
  • I felt upset
  • I got angry
  • I got mad

This phrase is correct and commonly used to talk about a habitual or repeated action of becoming upset.

"I get upset"

This phrase is used to express a general tendency or habit of becoming upset. It indicates a recurring action or feeling.

Examples:

  • I get upset easily when things don't go my way.
  • He gets upset whenever someone criticizes him.
  • Aug 22, 2023 ... 299 votes, 69 comments. I get upset by even innocent jokes that are about me I wonder if someone can relate. When people make jokes about me ...
  • Jun 24, 2024 ... Why do i get upset/mad when my bf makes plans with his friends? I(27)F get upset or mad when my bf(31)M makes plans with his friends ...
  • Jan 12, 2019 ... Why do I get upset when I want to do something but I can't? I don't know if you're talking about getting upset when you want to do something ...
  • 5 days ago ... 64K likes, 101 comments - betches on November 16, 2024: "I get upset when things come between me and my shopping cart time // credit ...
  • Dec 15, 2018 ... Why do I get upset when people don't like me? All related (70).
  • Sep 2, 2017 ... My Grandma Washed Clothes In A Creek, And I Get Upset When My Washing Machine Breaks: How To Keep Perspective In Our Daily Lives. September 2 ...
  • May 7, 2020 ... But when someone is mad at me, there are two reasons I feel anxious. The first is that I get upset back, and there's evidence of anxiety and ...
  • I get upset over my boyfriend putting others before me, us , our home. Our home is Avery old trailer. I've tried fixing it up. He comes in behind me and ...
  • Oct 14, 2023 ... Every time I get upset at my boyfriend, he gets upset and avoids seeing me or talking to me for days. Is this normal? 1,436 Views.

Alternatives:

  • I often get upset
  • I tend to get upset
  • I am easily upset
  • I become upset
  • I get angry

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