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 Saturday’s unrest came a year after rioting erupted around a right-wing demonstration. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026 His homemaker mother Leonor (a superb Maude Sandham) and his 17-year-old sister Ilse (Karoline Watson) complete the immaculate family portrait, but there’s unrest there too. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026 The 2022 uprising was itself part of a longer cycle of unrest. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026 The Gambia banned protests without permits following days of unrest over persistent electricity blackouts. — Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unrest

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turmoil

Noun

Nissen said the team was prepared to play despite the week’s turmoil, a sentiment echoed by several players, the Tribune reported.

— Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
The sneaker industry as a whole is in a period of turmoil, given that consumers don’t appear to want to pay full price for shoes.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2026