Opprørt

Opprørt is a Norwegian adjective meaning emotionally unsettled, agitated, distressed, or disturbed. It can describe a person who feels upset, or describe a situation, mood, or atmosphere marked by disturbance. The term is commonly used for both personal feelings and broader social contexts, such as after controversial decisions or during protests, where a crowd may be described as opprørt.

Etymology and form: Opprørt derives from the verb opprøre, to upset, disturb, or provoke to revolt. The form opprørt is the past participle used as an adjective in Norwegian Bokmål and Nynorsk. It is typically employed in neutral or descriptive language, but can carry evaluative nuance depending on context.

Usage notes: In everyday Norwegian, opprørt emphasizes emotional agitation rather than anger alone. It can appear in news reporting to convey unrest without attributing fault. Related terms include opprør (revolt), opprøre (to upset/provoke), as well as synonyms such as urolig (uneasy) and rystet (shaken). Antonyms include rolig (calm) and beroliget (reassured).

See also: opprør, opprøre, urolig, rystet.

Examples: Hun ble opprørt av nyhetene. Stemningen i møtet var opprørt etter beslutningen. En opprørt folkemengde samlet seg foran rådhuset.