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UK//wɒts ʃiː səʊ ʌpˈsɛt əˈbaʊt//US//wɑts ʃi soʊ ʌpˈsɛt əˈbaʊt//

Meaning of What's she so upset about

A question asking for the reason someone is feeling very sad or angry.

In simple words: Why is she feeling very sad or angry?

What's she so upset about in a sentence

  • When I saw her crying, I asked, 'What's she so upset about?'
  • 'What's she so upset about?' I wondered as I noticed her silence.
  • Everyone at the party could see that something was wrong, so I asked, 'What's she so upset about?'
  • After hearing the news, he turned to me and asked, 'What's she so upset about?'
  • I could tell my sister was having a tough day, so I gently asked, 'What's she so upset about?'

How to use What's she so upset about

Used to inquire about someone's feelings. Appropriate in casual conversation but can also be used in a more serious context.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Imagine asking a friend, 'What's the drama?'.

Related words

Collocations with What's she so upset about

  • upset about something
  • get upset about
  • seem upset about

Synonyms for What's she so upset about

  • What troubles her?
  • What bothers her?
  • What makes her angry?

Common mistakes with What's she so upset about

  • Incorrectly changing 'about' to 'for' (e.g., 'What's she so upset for?')
  • Omitting 'so' (e.g., 'What's she upset about?')
  • Using 'why' instead of 'what' (e.g., 'Why's she so upset about?')

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Frequently asked questions about What's she so upset about

What does What's she so upset about mean?

Why is she feeling very sad or angry?

What is the definition of What's she so upset about?

A question asking for the reason someone is feeling very sad or angry.

How do you use What's she so upset about in a sentence?

When I saw her crying, I asked, 'What's she so upset about?'

Can you give another example of What's she so upset about?

'What's she so upset about?' I wondered as I noticed her silence.

What are synonyms for What's she so upset about?

Common alternatives include What troubles her?, What bothers her?, What makes her angry?.

What words go with What's she so upset about?

It commonly pairs with upset about something, get upset about, seem upset about.

What are common mistakes when using What's she so upset about?

Incorrectly changing 'about' to 'for' (e.g., 'What's she so upset for?') Omitting 'so' (e.g., 'What's she upset about?') Using 'why' instead of 'what' (e.g., 'Why's she so upset about?')

How do you pronounce What's she so upset about?

US: //wɑts ʃi soʊ ʌpˈsɛt əˈbaʊt//, UK: //wɒts ʃiː səʊ ʌpˈsɛt əˈbaʊt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use What's she so upset about?

Used to inquire about someone's feelings. Appropriate in casual conversation but can also be used in a more serious context.