Content
Content noun - The feeling experienced when one's wishes are met.
Usage example: slept to her heart's content on weekends
Upset
How words are described
| emotional | emotional content | emotional upset |
| complete | complete content | complete upset |
| original | original content | original upset |
| real | real content | real upset |
| Other adjectives: extreme, little, graphic, planned. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- The same could be said about the sexual content.This series provides examples of: A-Cup Angst: While not flat-chested, Amber is upset over having smaller breasts than Charlie.
Source: Series / Some Girls -
Children Are Innocent: The children dismissed from the church aren't the least bit upset about Miller's impending return, which they've just heard about, and are content to cheerfully play around.
Source: Film / High Noon -
It can be viewed as a real crowning moment of heartwarming, as Derek is naturally upset, but happy that his dad died content and happy with family next to him.
Source: Series / Derek
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