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The announcement caused an uproar in the room.
What does Uproar mean?
An uproar is loud confusion or strong reaction.
Dictionary definition
An uproar is a loud and confused noise or a strong public reaction.
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Uproar in a sentence
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There was an uproar when the final point was questioned.
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The article explained how one small change created an uproar among people who wanted the old rule to stay.
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Practice 1
What does uproar mean?
Uproar describes a noisy, confused situation or a strong reaction from many people.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to uproar?
Commotion is close in meaning because it describes noisy activity or confusion.
Practice 3
Which word is a useful contrast for uproar?
Calm is a useful contrast because an uproar is noisy or strongly emotional.
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Partnoun.
MeaningUproar means An uproar is loud confusion or strong reaction.
ExampleExample: The announcement caused an uproar in the room.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- up · ror
- Strongest beat
- up
- Ending
- ror
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on up.
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Synonyms
Words like Uproar
commotionUse for noisy confusion or activity.
outcryUse for a strong public reaction.
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Word family
Uproar word family
Base word
uproar
noun
uproars
Plural form of uproar.
adjective
uproarious
Very noisy or extremely funny, depending on context.
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Hint for students
Uproar means loud confusion or a strong reaction. Look for clues about noise, surprise, disagreement, or many people reacting at once.
Common mix-up
Do not use uproar for any sound. Uproar usually suggests a lot of noise, confusion, or strong reaction, not just one quiet sound.
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Write one sentence that shows uproar without using the word uproar. Then underline the clue words that show loud confusion or a strong group reaction. Example: Everyone began talking at once when the surprise rule was announced. Clue words: everyone, talking at once, surprise rule, announced Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show noisy confusion or a strong reaction?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The announcement caused an uproar in the room." Why does uproar fit better than calm?
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