unrest

noun
UK: /ʌnˈrest/
US: /ʌnˈrest/

  1. A state of dissatisfaction, disturbance, and agitation in a group of people, often leading to protests or violence.

    1. The city experienced unrest after the court decision.
    2. Political unrest grew as citizens protested the new economic policies.

Synonyms

turmoil agitation discontent disturbance uprising rebellion

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "unrest" is /ʌnˈrest/ in British English and /ʌnˈrest/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unrest": turmoil, agitation, discontent, disturbance, uprising, rebellion.

Example usage of "unrest": "The city experienced unrest after the court decision.". More examples on the page.