unrest

[ uhn-rest ]

noun

1. lack of rest; a restless, troubled, or uneasy state; disquiet:

   the unrest within himself.

2. disturbance or turmoil; agitation:

   political unrest.

   Synonyms: turbulence, discord, ferment

unrest

/ ʌnˈrɛst /

noun

1. a troubled or rebellious state of discontent
2. an uneasy or troubled state

Other Words From

• un·resting adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of unrest¹

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; un- ¹, rest ¹

Example Sentences

Unrest flared up again in the city on Monday evening when an empty tram was attacked.

From BBC

Police also made several arrests after the new unrest in the city on Monday.

From BBC

But the unrest grew after the game.

From BBC

A police spokeswoman told Dutch media that unrest had broken out around Dam Square in the heart of the capital, but did not say who was involved.

From BBC

Also, Matthew said, “I’m really afraid of civil unrest.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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