# uproar

/ˈəˌpɹɔɹ/ (US) · /ˈʌpɹɔː/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/uproar
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

a situation where many people are very angry or excited about something. It usually involves a lot of loud noise and public complaining.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Commonly used with the verbs 'cause', 'create', or 'spark'. Often appears in the singular with the indefinite article 'an' or 'a'.

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