If there is unrest in a particular place or society, people are expressing anger and dissatisfaction about something, often by demonstrating or rioting.
[journalism]
The real danger is civil unrest in the east of the country.
There is growing unrest among students in several major cities. [+ among]
Synonyms: discontent, rebellion, dissatisfaction, protest More Synonyms of unrest
More Synonyms of unrest
unrest in British English
(ʌnˈrɛst)
noun
1.
a troubled or rebellious state of discontent
2.
an uneasy or troubled state
unrest in American English
(ʌnˈrɛst)
noun
a troubled or disturbed state; restlessness; disquiet; uneasiness; specif., a condition of angry discontent and protest verging on revolt
Examples of 'unrest' in a sentence
unrest
Limit that growth and you have civil unrest.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The recent political unrest in the country has also caused alarm.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The political unrest of our spring visit is fading into distant memory.
The Sun (2010)
They are also at the heart of huge labour unrest.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Government action against the terror group has been stalled by civil unrest in the country.
The Sun (2011)
Political unrest is also a problem in a number of countries.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The labour unrest has spread to other miners in the country.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Signs that the labour unrest is spreading further is likely to fuel more price increases.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
But this did not stop the government from blaming him and his fellow reformers for the industrial unrest.
Richard Ingrams The Life and Adventures of William Cobbett (2005)
This is the first major sign of unrest on the shopfloor over the government's emergency measures.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
They don't like the idea of industrial unrest.
The Sun (2013)
The Bill is being tabled at a time of heightened industrial unrest and soaring wage inflation.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The men were found guilty of killing two policemen during the country 's recent unrest.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Little wonder there is unrest in the country, with such double standards in public life.
The Sun (2009)
And as the dole queues lengthen, labour unrest is growing.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
More recently, there were at least wars and civil unrest and lawlessness to keep upyour interest.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
As the jobless total rises, beware of political unrest that makes the government look out of control.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
With Brazil in the throes of civil unrest, the message is timely.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Civil unrest could follow.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Both were convicted last June of involvement in the deaths of over 900 people during the unrest that brought down the regime.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
THERE is growing unrest in the Labour Party.
The Sun (2014)
A total of 26 officers injured during unrest and 42 people arrested.
The Sun (2011)
In other languages
unrest
British English: unrest NOUN
If there is unrest in a particular place, people are expressing anger and dissatisfaction about something.
The real danger is civil unrest in the east of the country.
American English: unrest
Brazilian Portuguese: inquietação
Chinese: 骚乱
European Spanish: malestar
French: troubles
German: Unruhen
Italian: agitazione
Japanese: 不安
Korean: 정치적 불만
European Portuguese: inquietação
Latin American Spanish: malestar
Chinese translation of 'unrest'
unrest
(ʌnˈrɛst)
n(u)
动(動)荡(盪) (dòngdàng)
1 (noun)
Definition
a rebellious state of discontent
The real danger is civil unrest in the east of the country.
Synonyms
discontent
rebellion
dissatisfaction
protest
turmoil
a year of political turmoil
upheaval
strife
The boardroom strife at the company is far from over.
agitation
discord
He foments discord among the allies.
disaffection
evidence of the people's disaffection with their leaders
sedition
tumult
the recent tumult in global financial markets
dissension
a great deal of dissension within the armed forces
Opposites
rest
,
peace
,
calm
,
tranquillity
,
contentment
,
stillness
2 (noun)
Definition
an uneasy or troubled state
Synonyms
uneasiness
I felt a great uneasiness about meeting her again.
worry
His last years were overshadowed by financial worry.
anxiety
His voice was full of anxiety.
distress
Her mouth grew stiff with pain and distress.
disquiet
There is growing public disquiet.
agitation
He was in a state of emotional agitation.
trepidation (formal)
It was with some trepidation that I viewed the prospect.
restlessness
She complained of hyperactivity and restlessness.
perturbation
Additional synonyms
in the sense of agitation
He was in a state of emotional agitation.
Synonyms
turmoil,
worry,
trouble,
upset,
alarm,
confusion,
excitement,
disturbance,
distraction,
upheaval,
stimulation,
flurry,
outcry,
clamour,
arousal,
ferment,
disquiet,
commotion,
fluster,
lather (informal),
incitement,
tumult,
discomposure,
tizzy, tizz or tiz-woz (informal)
in the sense of anxiety
Definition
a state of uneasiness about what may happen
His voice was full of anxiety.
Synonyms
uneasiness,
concern,
care,
worry,
doubt,
tension,
alarm,
distress,
suspicion,
angst,
unease,
apprehension,
misgiving,
suspense,
nervousness,
disquiet,
trepidation (formal),
foreboding,
restlessness,
solicitude,
perturbation,
watchfulness,
fretfulness,
disquietude,
apprehensiveness,
dubiety
in the sense of disaffection
evidence of the people's disaffection with their leaders
Synonyms
alienation,
resentment,
discontent,
hostility,
dislike,
disagreement,
dissatisfaction,
animosity,
aversion,
antagonism,
antipathy,
disloyalty,
estrangement,
ill will,
repugnance,
unfriendliness
Synonyms of 'unrest'
unrest
Explore 'unrest' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of discord
Definition
lack of agreement or harmony between people
He foments discord among the allies.
Synonyms
disagreement,
division,
conflict,
difference,
opposition,
row,
clashing,
dispute,
contention,
friction,
strife,
wrangling,
variance,
disunity,
dissension,
incompatibility,
discordance,
lack of concord
in the sense of disquiet
Definition
a feeling of anxiety or uneasiness
There is growing public disquiet.
Synonyms
uneasiness,
concern,
fear,
worry,
alarm,
anxiety,
distress,
unrest,
angst,
nervousness,
trepidation (formal),
foreboding,
restlessness,
fretfulness,
disquietude
in the sense of dissension
Definition
disagreement and argument
a great deal of dissension within the armed forces
Synonyms
disagreement,
conflict,
dissent,
dispute,
contention,
quarreling,
friction,
strife,
discord,
discordance,
conflict of opinion
in the sense of distress
Definition
great physical pain
Her mouth grew stiff with pain and distress.
Synonyms
suffering,
pain,
worry,
anxiety,
torture,
grief,
misery,
agony,
sadness,
discomfort,
torment,
sorrow,
woe,
anguish,
heartache,
affliction,
desolation,
wretchedness
in the sense of restlessness
She complained of hyperactivity and restlessness.
Synonyms
restiveness,
anxiety,
disturbance,
nervousness,
disquiet,
agitation,
insomnia,
jitters (informal),
uneasiness,
edginess,
heebie-jeebies (slang),
jumpiness,
fretfulness,
ants in your pants (slang),
fitfulness,
inquietude,
worriedness
in the sense of strife
Definition
angry or violent struggle
The boardroom strife at the company is far from over.
Synonyms
conflict,
battle,
struggle,
row,
clash,
clashes,
contest,
controversy,
combat,
warfare,
rivalry,
contention,
quarrel,
friction,
squabbling,
wrangling,
bickering,
animosity,
discord,
dissension
in the sense of trepidation
Definition
a state of fear or anxiety
It was with some trepidation that I viewed the prospect.
Synonyms
anxiety,
fear,
worry,
alarm,
emotion,
excitement,
dread,
butterflies (informal),
shaking,
disturbance,
dismay,
trembling,
fright,
apprehension,
tremor,
quivering,
nervousness,
disquiet,
agitation,
consternation,
jitters (informal),
cold feet (informal),
uneasiness,
palpitation,
cold sweat (informal),
perturbation,
blue funk (informal),
the heebie-jeebies (slang)
in the sense of tumult
Definition
a state of confusion and excitement
the recent tumult in global financial markets
Synonyms
disturbance,
trouble,
chaos,
turmoil,
storms,
upset,
stir,
disorder,
excitement,
unrest,
upheaval,
havoc (informal),
mayhem,
strife,
disarray,
turbulence,
ferment,
agitation,
convulsions,
bedlam
in the sense of turmoil
Definition
disorder, agitation, or confusion
a year of political turmoil
Synonyms
confusion,
trouble,
violence,
row,
noise,
stir,
disorder,
chaos,
disturbance,
upheaval,
bustle,
flurry,
strife,
disarray,
uproar,
turbulence,
ferment,
agitation,
commotion,
pandemonium,
bedlam,
tumult,
hubbub,
brouhaha
in the sense of worry
Definition
a state or feeling of anxiety
His last years were overshadowed by financial worry.