noun
Related Words
See disorder.
Etymology
Origin of uproar
1520–30; < Dutch oproer revolt, tumult, translation of German Aufruhr; sense and spelling influenced by roar
Example Sentences
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Otherwise, the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz wouldn’t cause such an uproar.
From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026
The disclosure sparked an uproar in France; the foreign minister called for an investigation, saying “the facts are extremely serious.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
The uproar gained enough steam that even comic book great Grant Morrison noticed.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
It marks a sharp escalation in a saga which has sparked uproar in Germany, and the finance ministry in Berlin swifty responded that any "hostile takeover" of the systemically important bank would be "unacceptable."
From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026
The badger’s statement caused uproar and shouts of “Nonsense. Pure speculation” and “That’s right! Give a rat a bad name!”
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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