Concerned
Upset
Upset adjective - Feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty.
Usage example: she was upset by the unexplained change in plans
Concerned is a synonym for upset in feeling topic. You can use "Concerned" instead the word "Upset" as an adjective or a noun, if it concerns topics such as agitated.
Nearby Word: upsetting
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Both words in one sentence
- He is more concerned and upset about losing a sizable portion of his wine collection when Art is trying to upset him than ordering the death of several people.
Source: Film / Mercury Rising -
Hikari: Well, it's true that he's always a little concerned or upset when he's talking about you, since that's just the way you two are... but even so, when he talks about something good that happened between you two his face just lights up, like he— Touji: Yeah!
Source: Fanfic / Ghosts Of Evangelion -
Whenever she seems like she's a bit upset about Yamada's interaction with other girls, it's actually her being concerned about other things, such as people finding out about his secret power.
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