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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In the aftermath of the unrest, former chief justice Sushila Karki, 73, was appointed interim prime minister to lead the Himalayan republic of 30 million people to elections.

From Barron's

The town council of Merrimack opposes the new facility and wrote a letter to DHS saying the site would have negative financial impacts for the community and create unrest among residents.

From The Wall Street Journal

Despite political unrest in January, Iran’s crude supply instead held broadly stable at 3.45 million barrels a day, with output forecast to average 3.3 million barrels a day this year.

From The Wall Street Journal

Her longing reflects the anxiety felt by many of Bangladesh's 13.1  million Hindus, the country's largest religious minority, after at least 70 people were killed in unrest following a student-led uprising.

From Barron's

During the height of the Troubles in the early 1970s, he was among hundreds of people who were interned without trial during civil unrest.

From BBC

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