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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: , ,



unrest

/ ʌˈɛ /

noun

  1. a troubled or rebellious state of discontent
  2. an uneasy or troubled state
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • ܲ·iԲ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of unrest1

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; un- 1, rest 1
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Filming had been interrupted by the fall of Assad and unrest in Syria.

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The following month, Bolsonaro shared a post about her on X, calling for an amnesty for those involved in the civil unrest in 2023.

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The unrest began on 2 March after a car was set on fire in Edinburgh's Parrotshot area near The Jewel.

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He suggested that the murder investigation into Mr Blake was launched amid pressure over potential unrest, which is denied by the IOPC.

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Still, unrest is a concern, especially because there is already discontent over an ongoing property crisis and job losses.

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