What does "contrariedad" mean in English?

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Spanish

contrariedad

English

upset

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Alternative translations of "contrariedad"

annoyance
displeasure
frustration
disappointment

Examples of how to use "contrariedad" in Spanish

Spanish
Sufrió una pequeña contrariedad.
English
He suffered a small setback.
Spanish
Siento mucha contrariedad por la noticia
English
I feel very upset about the news.
Spanish
La contrariedad apareció en su rostro
English
The upset appeared on his face.
Spanish
No quiero causar contrariedad a nadie
English
I don't want to cause any upset to anyone.
Spanish
Aceptó la contrariedad con calma y paciencia
English
He accepted the setback calmly and patiently.

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Sufrió una pequeña contrariedad.

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