Definition

1. Noun:
   • A loud, confused noise from many sources: A situation of great noise, typically caused by a crowd of people shouting or making sounds simultaneously.
   • A state of commotion, noise, and confusion: A tumultuous disturbance characterized by loud noise, excitement, anger, or disorder.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The announcement caused an uproar in the crowd. (The announcement created a loud, excited disturbance among the people.)
  • The children were making such an uproar that I couldn't concentrate. (The children were producing so much loud, chaotic noise that focusing was impossible.)
  • The controversial decision was met with public uproar. (The controversial decision was greeted with widespread public outcry and protest.)

Advanced Usage

• "to be in (an) uproar": To be in a state of noisy excitement or angry disturbance.
  • The whole city was in an uproar after the team's championship win. (The entire city was in a state of loud, celebratory chaos.)
  • The office was in uproar over the sudden layoff news. (The office was in a state of noisy commotion and distress due to the news.)

Variants and Related Words

• Uproarious (adj): Characterized by or provoking loud noise and unrestrained excitement or laughter.
  • The comedian received uproarious laughter from the audience.
• Uproariously (adv): In a very loud and noisy manner.
  • The audience laughed uproariously.

Synonyms

• Commotion: A state of confused and noisy disturbance.
• Tumult: A loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.
• Hubbub: A chaotic situation with a lot of noise and activity.
• Outcry: A strong expression of public disapproval or anger (often implies vocal protest).

Antonyms

• Silence: Complete absence of sound.
• Calm: A state of peace and quiet.
• Order: A state in which everything is arranged properly and peacefully.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "To cause/create/kick up an uproar": To be the reason for a sudden noisy disturbance or angry protest.
  • The new tax policy kicked up a political uproar. (The new tax policy caused a noisy political disturbance.)
• "Amid (the) uproar": During or in the middle of a noisy commotion.
  • The speaker tried to continue his speech amid the uproar.

Noun

1. loud confused noise from many sources
2. a state of commotion and noise and confusion