The princess was devastated by her new appearance.

Meaning: The princess was very upset because she looked different.

Choice of Words: Princess is a female member of a royal family. Devastated means to be very upset or shocked by something. New means recently made, acquired, or experienced. Appearance means the way something looks.

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The princess was heartbroken by her new look.

Meaning: The princess was very sad because she didn't like the way she looked.

Choice of Words: Heartbroken means to be very sad or upset, especially because of a loss or disappointment. Look is another word for appearance. So, "heartbroken by her new look" means that the princess was very sad because she didn't like the way she looked.

The princess was upset by how she looked now.

Meaning: The princess was unhappy with the way she looked.

Choice of Words: Upset means to be unhappy or disappointed. How is used to ask or describe the condition or quality of something. Now refers to the present time. So, "upset by how she looked now" means that the princess was unhappy with the way she looked at the present time.

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