uppseende

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Swedish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Noun[edit]

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[edit]

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

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References[edit]

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