Dispiriting and Upsetting

Dispiriting

Dispiriting adjective - Destructive of morale and self-reliance.
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Upsetting and dispiriting are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Upsetting" instead an adjective "Dispiriting".

Nearby Words: dispirit, dispirited, dispiritedly

Upsetting

Upsetting adjective - Causing worry or anxiety.
Usage example: the constant arguing is upsetting to a sensitive person like your grandmother

Dispiriting and upsetting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dispiriting" instead an adjective "Upsetting".

Nearby Word: upset
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