furor
/ˈfjʊɹˌoɹ/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 2.52 in modern English
8
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars
Meaning
Example Sentences
- "This action created a furor in the broader medical community. It was considered undoctorly, unprofessional, illegal, and an infringement on the right to practice."
- "The verdict of not guilty created a true furor in the courtroom."
- "The story of the princess's affair caused a furor among journalists."
Etymology
From Middle English furour, from Middle French fureur, from Old French furor, from Latin furor, from furō (“To rage, to be out of one's mind”).
Origin
Word Breakdown
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈfjʊɹˌoɹ/
- British English: /ˈfjʊəɹɔː/
Usage
- American usage
- Countable
- Uncountable