bedlam

noun
UK: /ˈbedləm/
US: /ˈbedləm/

  1. A state of uproar and confusion.

    1. The classroom was complete bedlam after the teacher left. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the announcement, the stock exchange descended into complete bedlam as traders panicked. [ ] [ ]

  2. A scene or situation of wild noise and confusion.

    1. The concert ended in bedlam as fans rushed the stage. [ ] [ ]
    2. The arrival of the celebrity caused bedlam at the airport with everyone pushing and shouting. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

commotion chaos uproar pandemonium turmoil

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bedlam" in English means: A state of uproar and confusion., A scene or situation of wild noise and confusion..

The phonetic transcription of "bedlam" is /ˈbedləm/ in British English and /ˈbedləm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bedlam": commotion, chaos, uproar, pandemonium, turmoil.

Example usage of "bedlam": "The classroom was complete bedlam after the teacher left.". More examples on the page.