noun, taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle
tumultuous public discussion; noisy public criticism
Describes a situation where a topic has caused widespread public debate or uproar, often in media or political contexts. Used as a noun, taru-adjective, or adverb with と.
その発言は物議騒然となった。
The remark caused a public uproar.
物議騒然の中、会議は続けられた。
Amidst the tumultuous public discussion, the meeting continued.
A yojijukugo composed of 物議 (public discussion) and 騒然 (tumultuous). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination is conventionally associated with the meaning of noisy public criticism.