UNREST Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

unrest

noun

ˌən-ˈrest

Definition of unrest

as in turmoil

a disturbed or uneasy state unrest gripped the city as the people nervously awaited the expected bombardment his stomach unrest was just a sign of stage fright

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Recent Examples of unrest Police maintained a heavy security presence at Saturday’s demonstration and moved swiftly to crack down on the unrest. — Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026 The government, focussed on unrest among struggling farmers and car owners facing surging gas prices, not to mention on the debt crisis, didn’t see the student movement coming. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026 About 10% of the deputies in the new Duma are veterans of the Ukraine war, a possible result of Kremlin efforts to avert possible social unrest by prioritizing measures to ease reintegration of men returning from the war. — Fred Weir, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Oct. 2026 During widespread university protests and unrest on college campuses, the language used by Democrats was intentionally cautious. — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unrest

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turmoil

Noun

French debt turmoil has thrust Europe's fiscal pressures into sharp focus in recent weeks, but investors' attention is quickly turning to Italy amid contentious new government spending plans.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2026
The moves sparked a conflict that has plunged the region into unprecedented turmoil and placed Washington’s allies, including Saudi Arabia, in Iran’s crosshairs.

— Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026