uppseende

Swedish

Etymology

Calque of German Aufsehen, from upp (“up”) +‎ seende (“seeing”). Attested since 1760.

Noun

uppseende n

  1. surprised (negative) attention, stir
    Avslöjandena om politikerns förflutna har väckt uppseende
    The revelations about the politician's past have caused a stir

Usage notes

Almost always as "väcka (awaken / arouse) uppseende."

Derived terms

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