Swedish

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Etymology

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

Noun

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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

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

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