: a disturbed, uneasy, or turbulent state : turmoil
The country has experienced years of civil/social/political unrest.
Examples of unrest in a Sentence
The country has experienced years of civil unrest.
unrest gripped the city as the people nervously awaited the expected bombardment
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However, energy importers like Chile and Mexico may see inflation tick up, which could fuel social unrest and force governments to expand subsidies.
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Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Back then, neither of us could have foreseen the pandemic, Georgia’s growing political unrest, a war in neighboring Ukraine, or the collapse of several multi-brand retailers, which altogether has slowed down progress for Situationist and Georgian fashion more broadly.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
Cruise lines may adjust itineraries due to security concerns, such as military action or civil unrest, along with other reasons like severe weather.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Will supply be greatly endangered as unrest expands across the oil-rich Middle East?
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
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Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Back then, neither of us could have foreseen the pandemic, Georgia’s growing political unrest, a war in neighboring Ukraine, or the collapse of several multi-brand retailers, which altogether has slowed down progress for Situationist and Georgian fashion more broadly.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
Cruise lines may adjust itineraries due to security concerns, such as military action or civil unrest, along with other reasons like severe weather.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Will supply be greatly endangered as unrest expands across the oil-rich Middle East?
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unrest
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“Unrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrest. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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