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- Dictionaryunrest/ʌnˈrɛst/
noun
- 1. a state of dissatisfaction, disturbance, and agitation, typically involving public demonstrations or disorder: "years of industrial unrest"
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The meaning of UNREST is a disturbed or uneasy state : turmoil. How to use unrest in a sentence.
UNREST definition: 1. disagreements or fighting between different groups of people: 2. disagreements or fighting…. Learn more.
Unrest definition: lack of rest; a restless, troubled, or uneasy state; disquiet. See examples of UNREST used in a sentence.
UNREST meaning: 1. disagreements or fighting between different groups of people: 2. disagreements or fighting…. Learn more.
If there is unrest in a particular place or society, people are expressing anger and dissatisfaction about something, often by demonstrating or rioting.
Unrest is an uneasy, agitated, or disturbed condition. Strikes and public protests are often part of social and political unrest.
Definition of unrest noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. An uneasy or troubled condition; unease or discontent: voter unrest over the scandal. 2. A condition of social disturbance, often involving demonstrations or rioting: "Superiors gave their officers carteblanche to quash unrest with indiscriminate force" (Neil Bascomb).
Unrest definition, lack of rest; a restless, troubled, or uneasy state; disquiet: the unrest within himself. See more.
Disharmony; disturbance, turmoil, trouble; discord, strife; (in later use esp.) disturbance or turmoil resulting from dissatisfaction or anger within a society or community, typically taking the form of public demonstrations or disorder.
