The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word THIN-SKINNED
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More clues leading to the result THIN-SKINNED
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The straight part
We know that "upset, being this, perhaps" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case upset, being this, perhaps = thin-skinned.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does THIN-SKINNED mean?
THIN-SKINNED adjective- Overly sensitive to criticism; quick to take offence; irritable; touchy