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

A fragile calm hangs over the Dutch capital, still reeling from the unrest that erupted a week ago when Israeli football fans came under attack in the centre of Amsterdam.

From BBC

The Russian foreign ministry warned its citizens to not travel to Abkhazia and if already there "to exercise increased caution, not to approach places of unrest, and, if possible, to leave" the area.

From BBC

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

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