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Synonyms & Antonyms of unrest
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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Antonyms for unrest
- calm,
- ease,
- peace,
- peacefulness,
- quiet,
- tranquillity
- (or tranquility)
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“Unrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrest. Accessed 10 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of unrest was in the 14th century
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