Word
uproar
Phoneticsup·roar, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈəˌpɹɔɹ/
UK/ˈʌpɹɔː/
Countable & uncountable
Definition
n. a situation where many people are very angry or excited about something. It usually involves a lot of loud noise and public complaining.
n. a state of loud noise, confusion, and public indignation. Often describes the collective reaction of a crowd or the general public to a controversial event.
Examples
“The new tax law caused a huge uproar in the city.”
“The committee's decision to close the local library caused a public uproar that lasted for weeks.”
“The publication of the leaked documents caused an immediate uproar among the electorate, leading to calls for an emergency parliamentary session to address the breach of trust.”
Examples
simple
“The new tax law caused a huge uproar in the city.”
contextual
“The committee's decision to close the local library caused a public uproar that lasted for weeks.”
complex
“The publication of the leaked documents caused an immediate uproar among the electorate, leading to calls for an emergency parliamentary session to address the breach of trust.”
Usage
Commonly used with the verbs 'cause', 'create', or 'spark'. Often appears in the singular with the indefinite article 'an' or 'a'.
Etymology
Calque of Dutch oproer or German Aufruhr, as up + roar.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Idioms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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