Definition of unrest
: a disturbed or uneasy state : turmoil
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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
Recent Examples of unrest from the Web
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel could face political unrest this week if Interior Minister Horst Seehofer follows through on his threat to resign over immigration disagreements.
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However, by the 18th century, more political unrest in the region led to increased unification pressures.
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They were held in a notorious Caracas prison, run by the secret police, that also is home to dozens of top Maduro opponents jailed during the past few years of political unrest in the country.
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They were held in a notorious Caracas prison, run by the secret police, that also is home to dozens of top Maduro opponents jailed during the past few years of political unrest in the country.
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Two of the biggest national security concerns Schieffer sees for this and future administrations are the U.S. relationship with China, and Russia’s use of the internet to foment unrest between groups of American citizens.
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Reinstalling Mr Abadi is unlikely to satisfy voters and risks fomenting more unrest.
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Khamenei has accused Iran's foes of fomenting the unrest.
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Pashinian, a 42-year-old former journalist who spent two years in jail for fomenting unrest after the presidential election in 2008, was put forward to parliament on Tuesday as the only nominee for the vacant prime minister's job.
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First Known Use of unrest
14th century
unrest Synonyms
Synonyms
disquiet, ferment, fermentation, restiveness, restlessness, turmoil, uneasiness, unquietness;
Antonyms
calm, ease, peace, peacefulness, quiet, tranquillity (or tranquility);
Near Antonyms
Related Words
agitation, commotion, confusion, excitement, hubbub, stir, storm, trouble, tumult, tumultuousness, turbulence, upheaval, uproar, unsettlement;
agitation, anxiety, disquietude, inquietude, queasiness, tension, unease;
UNREST Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of unrest for English Language Learners
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: a situation in which many of the people in a country are angry and hold protests or act violently
UNREST Defined for Kids
Definition of unrest for Students
: a disturbed or uneasy state
- political unrest
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