I’m so upset vs I’m very upset

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey a similar meaning, but 'I'm so upset' may emphasize a stronger feeling of upset compared to 'I'm very upset'. The choice between the two depends on the level of intensity the speaker wants to convey.

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I’m so upset

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a strong feeling of being upset.

This phrase is used to convey a high level of upset or frustration. It emphasizes a strong emotional reaction to a situation.

Examples:

I'm so upset about what happened at work today.
She's so upset with her friend for not keeping her promise.
He's so upset that he didn't get the promotion.
They're so upset about the cancellation of the event.
We're so upset that our flight got delayed.

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I've lost it and I'm so upset.
I've seen this 100 times. I don't know why I'm so upset.
You're right, but I'm so upset... by what's happened to me.
"If you saved Hawthorne's life it's dreadful of me, but I'm so upset; I can't take it all in, what you've said and Hawthorne has said."
I'm so upset with my son that I can't even focus right now.
So, now do you understand why I'm so upset?
I lost it a moment ago and I'm so upset;
Forgive me, but I'm so upset.
I can't imagine why I'm so upset.
I can't imagine why I'm so upset.
I'm so upset with him, George.
I'm so upset with you.
Ji Hyuk, I'm so upset.
And just tell him why I'm so upset.
I'm so upset, I'm blanking.
I'm so upset and embarrassed right now
Yes, that's why I'm so upset.
I'm so upset about Hook. I was so fond of him, after all.
I'm so upset, I could storm up to my room.
You feeling any better? I don't even know why I'm so upset.

Alternatives:

I'm extremely upset
I'm incredibly upset
I'm terribly upset
I'm really upset
I'm deeply upset

I’m very upset

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a feeling of being upset.

This phrase is used to convey a strong sense of being upset or distressed. It indicates a high level of emotional discomfort.

Examples:

I'm very upset about the situation.
She's very upset with her brother's behavior.
He's very upset that his project didn't go as planned.
They're very upset about the loss of their pet.
We're very upset with the service we received.

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I have to tell you, I'm very upset with you three.
I sound happy, but I'm very upset!
I'm your father and I'm very upset with you!
You know, Lamont, I'm, I'm very upset with you.
I found this in my soup... and I'm very upset.
I loved her dearly, and I'm very upset over having done this.
And I'm very upset with how I'm acting right now!
I'm very upset about all this.
I'm very upset, and I...
Shannon, I'm very upset with you.
You know, I'm very upset with Guy.
I'm very upset about our breakup.
Shannon, I'm very upset with you.
And I'm very upset with you.
We are in trouble and I'm very upset.
I'm very upset, I get nervous.
Well, I'm pulling the funding, 'cause I'm very upset...
Max, open up. I'm very upset.
I'm very upset about this, Carl.
I don't know. I just felt like it 'cause I'm very upset about this.

Alternatives:

I'm quite upset
I'm really upset
I'm extremely upset
I'm terribly upset
I'm deeply upset

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