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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are pretty upset" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to express a moderate level of anger or disappointment about a situation.
Example: "After hearing the news about the cancellation, they are pretty upset and need some time to process it."
Alternatives: "are quite upset" or "are fairly upset."
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"People are pretty upset.
There are more than a few critics out there who are pretty upset that it did.
"You can imagine why most sellers are pretty upset about that deal".
Well, they are pretty upset about it, I think, because it is a culture where they don't like to be humiliated, and I think we did that.
officials are pretty upset with the U.N. process and feel pretty frustrated," said Jason Anderson, head of E.U. climate and energy policy at the environmentalist group W.W.F.
"A lot of people in Thompson Falls take pride in these sheep and are pretty upset," said Bruce Sterling, a wildlife biologist with the state in Thompson Falls.
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He's pretty upset, obviously.
"I was pretty upset," Suhey said.
"But I'm pretty upset right now.
At first, I was pretty upset.
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