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Commotion: meaning, definitions and examples

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commotion

 

[ kษ™หˆmษ™สŠสƒ(ษ™)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in a crowded place

A commotion is a lot of noise, confusion, and excitement.

Synonyms

tumult, turmoil, uproar

Examples of usage

  • There was a commotion in the market as people rushed to buy the discounted items.
  • The commotion outside the stadium could be heard from miles away.
Context #2 | Noun

emotional disturbance

A commotion can also refer to a state of emotional disturbance or agitation.

Synonyms

agitation, disturbance, hubbub

Examples of usage

  • Her sudden outburst caused quite a commotion in the office.
  • The news of the accident caused a commotion among the family members.

Translations

Translations of the word "commotion" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น comoรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคฒเคšเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Aufruhr

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keributan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะฐะพั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zamieszanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้จ’ใŽ (sawagi)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท agitation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alboroto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kargaลŸa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œ๋ž€ (soran)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถุฌุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pohyb

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozruch

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ชšๅŠจ (sฤodรฒng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vznemirjenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ uppnรกm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะทา“ะฐะปั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฆแƒ”แƒšแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงaฤŸฤฑrฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alboroto

Etymology

The word 'commotion' originated in the late 14th century from the Old French word 'comocion', meaning 'violent motion, agitation'. It is derived from the Latin word 'comotionem', which means 'agitation'. Over the centuries, the word has retained its core meaning of noise, confusion, and excitement.

See also: motionless, motionlessness.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,087, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.