unrest
Americannoun
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lack of rest; a restless, troubled, or uneasy state; disquiet.
the unrest within himself.
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disturbance or turmoil; agitation.
political unrest.
- Synonyms:
- turbulence, discord, ferment
noun
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a troubled or rebellious state of discontent
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an uneasy or troubled state
Other Word Forms
- unresting adjective
Etymology
Origin of unrest
Example Sentences
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England's Brendon McCullum held a call with county cricket head coaches and directors on Wednesday amid unrest between the domestic and international game.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
Desai said, as seeming moments of recovery in the past year or so were squashed by the L.A. wildfires, then last summer’s immigration crackdown and associated civil unrest.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026
In 1517 Martin Luther had posted his 95 Theses in Wittenberg, Germany, and by 1528 Basel, nearly 400 miles away, was in the throes of unrest.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
The nationwide unrest in September saw the parliament and government offices set ablaze and led to Oli's ouster.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
The president allows a few moments of unrest, and then continues in her brisk fashion.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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