Critical and Upset

Critical

Critical adjective - Given to making or expressing unfavorable judgments about things.

Upset and critical are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Upset" instead an adjective "Critical".

Upset

Upset adjective - Feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty.

Critical and upset are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Critical" instead an adjective "Upset".

Nearby Word: upsetting

Both words in one sentence

  • Travers saw the screening of the film (she was reportedly in tears at the theatrical premiere), she was upset with the Disney adaptation despite the critical acclaim and awards the film received.
  • Kirk Cameron was fairly upset at the negative reviews of Saving Christmas and begged fans to improve the fan rating on Rotten Tomatoes to combat the bad critical reviews.
  • Mind over Matter Grace can do this, with efficiency depending on her current form, up to exploding stuff when she's really upset, but she isn't all that good at controls and used it only in critical situations.
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