unrest

noun

un·​rest ˌən-ˈrest How to pronounce unrest (audio)
: a disturbed or uneasy state : turmoil

Examples of unrest in a Sentence

The country has experienced years of civil unrest. unrest gripped the city as the people nervously awaited the expected bombardment
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During the social and political unrest, the story centers on the goings-on of an unconventional family living in Lima. Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024 To prepare for potential unrest during the week of the election, the Portland Police Bureau spent $1.2 million in officer overtime — yet, large-scale protests never materialized and no arrests were made. Meira Gebel, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024 Martial law could be declared in the U.S., and has been imposed relatively rarely in the country's history during times of war, unrest and natural disaster. Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024 The writers handle the parents’ relationship with their adolescent children with earnestness, instead of sugarcoating the rough patches that arise amid the kid’s hormonal unrest and the adult’s lack of ideal tools to guide them. Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unrest 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unrest was in the 14th century

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“Unrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrest. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

unrest

noun
un·​rest ˌən-ˈrest How to pronounce unrest (audio)
ˈən-
: lack of rest : a disturbed or uneasy state : turmoil

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