Definitions

unrest

[uhn-rest] / ʌnˈrɛst /

NOUN

state of agitation; disturbance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anarchy anxiety confusion controversy crisis discontent discord dissension insurrection protest rebellion strife tension trouble tumult turmoil uproar

STRONG

altercation annoyance bickering bother chagrin change contention debate disaffection disease disquiet dissatisfaction distress dither ennui grief irritation malaise moodiness mortification perplexity perturbation quarrel restlessness sedition sorrow tizzy unease uneasiness upset vexation worry

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agreement approval calm calmness composure contentedness contentment ease happiness harmony order peace

STRONG

comfort delight health joy pleasure

WEAK

rest

Example Sentences

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He said residents were "completely caught off guard" on Sunday morning as news of El Mencho's capture, and the following unrest, broke.

From BBC

Students at universities across Tehran clashed with pro-regime demonstrators on Sunday, as anger over a brutal government crackdown spilled onto university campuses for a second straight day in a sign of rising unrest.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ahead of the Lyon rally, some residents living near the march's planned route had barricaded the ground floor windows of their apartments, fearing unrest.

From Barron's

While little world attention is being paid to daily realities in the West Bank, locals say the risk of widespread unrest is rising.

From BBC

The 50-year-old president is facing growing social unrest, with teachers and other civil servants staging strikes over pay and working conditions.

From BBC

unrest

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