Brilliant Question Dost :-)))) Downset is the opposite of "upset". It has a positive connatation despite the prefix "down-". Which raises the question of why "upset" has a negative connotation if it begins with the prefix "up".
For example : I was so downset the other day because my team won the superbowl.
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Why does English a word called "Up-set" when it should actually be "down-set"???
Tags: careers, english, educationAsked by : praveen | 04 Nov 05:04 am
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It sets down all UP things in your life, thats why it is called UP set....... jo bhi UP tha, wo set ho gaya...........from www.jiya ki dictionary .com.....haha....
Says Jiya Sahgal 04 Nov 05:12 am
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Things which make u UP for SET ur new goals n dreams n target.............i mean it that........so i m UP-SET for all of ur questions.........
Says krunal modi 04 Nov 05:54 am
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The word upset is used when something causes you to overturn from an upright or normal position. However, there is no term as down-set to describe that something has caused you to over your from a down-right to a upright or normal position because this never happens.
Says Jack Johnson 04 Nov 08:27 am
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