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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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England's Brendon McCullum held a call with county cricket head coaches and directors on Wednesday amid unrest between the domestic and international game.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Demand has been hurt by unrest in Mexico and rainstorms and flooding in Hawaii, which represent 30% of its capacity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Desai said, as seeming moments of recovery in the past year or so were squashed by the L.A. wildfires, then last summer’s immigration crackdown and associated civil unrest.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

Ex-home minister Ramesh Lekhak was also arrested on Saturday, after a panel appointed to investigate the unrest recommended the pair be prosecuted for criminal negligence.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Believing that catching Lincoln’s killer will end the unrest, Secretary of War Stanton spends Saturday expanding the search, making the hunt for Lincoln’s killers the biggest in American history.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly