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Definition of uproar

uproar

/ˈʌp.rɔːr/
up · roar
Adverb:uproariously
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Plural:uproars
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Adjective:uproarious
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uproar Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A loud, impassioned noise or disturbance, or a state of widespread public anger, protest, and commotion.

Example

"The sudden announcement of higher tuition fees caused an immediate uproar among the university students."

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• Nearby Words

uprise
uprising
upriver
uproar
uproarious
uproariously
uproot

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 16th century from Middle Dutch oproer ('insurrection, tumult'), formed from op ('up') and roer ('motion, stir'). Through folk etymology in English, the spelling and meaning were reshaped by association with the native word 'roar'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Uproar. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/uproar
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