Interested
Interested adjective - Having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern.
Upset and interested are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Upset" instead an adjective "Interested".
Upset
Upset adjective - Feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty.
Interested and upset are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Interested" instead an adjective "Upset".
Nearby Word: upsetting
Both words in one sentence
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In chapter 19, Reiner gets upset that the Hoppsted garrison commander is only interested in idling about instead of preparing for possible action with the enemy.
Source: Manga / Gunka No Balzer -
Naturally, it turns out the cheerleader really was interested in him but is upset he didn't trust her.
Source: Series / Liv and Maddie -
In The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad show at Universal's Islands of Adventure, Miseria displays a bit of attraction towards the title character, and is quite upset when he is instead more interested in Princess Amoura.
Source: Villainesses Want Heroes
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