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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West Midlands Police have repeatedly mentioned the unrest surrounding a Maccabi match in Amsterdam in November 2024, as part of the justification for the ban.
From BBC
Iran is no stranger to street protests, but several factors surrounding the current unrest make it very serious.
From BBC
This moment, it was clear, was ushering in a new era of uncertainly for Venezuela, a nation reeling from a decade of economic, political and social unrest.
From Los Angeles Times
But they will head into the fixture at London Stadium short of momentum, lacking confidence and with unrest in the stands bubbling.
From BBC
Schools, universities and public institutions were closed across the country on Wednesday after a bank holiday was declared by authorities in an apparent effort to quell the unrest.
From BBC
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