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单词 unrest
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unrest

noun

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

Synonyms

  • disquiet
  • ferment
  • fermentation
  • restiveness
  • restlessness
  • Sturm und Drang
  • turmoil
  • uneasiness
  • unquietness
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Example Sentences

The country has experienced years of civil unrest. unrest gripped the city as the people nervously awaited the expected bombardment
Recent Examples on the Web The Washington Post has not always covered itself in glory on matters of race, most egregiously during racial unrest in 1919 when an irresponsible front-page story spurred vigilante action that led to about 40 deaths. John Kelly, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2022 His father was killed by stray gunfire during unrest in Somalia when Farah was 4 years old, according to the film. Danica Kirka, Anchorage Daily News, 12 July 2022 Eighteen people were killed and 243 wounded during unrest in Uzbekistan’s autonomous province of Karakalpakstan last week, Uzbek authorities said on Monday — the worst bout of violence in the Central Asian nation in 17 years. Reuters, NBC News, 5 July 2022 Eighteen people were killed and 243 wounded during unrest in Uzbekistan's autonomous province of Karakalpakstan last week, Uzbek authorities said on Monday -- the worst bout of violence in the Central Asian nation in 17 years. Reuters, CNN, 4 July 2022 During the past two decades, relations between police officers and the community hit their lowest point during the unrest that followed the death of Freddie Gray in 2015. Mary Carole Mccauley, Baltimore Sun, 2 June 2022 The alert was similar to the blaring emergency messages sent out by officials for Amber Alerts and the curfew alerts sent out during civil unrest across Los Angeles in 2020. Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2022 The first Louisville Juneteenth Festival was organized during the civil unrest of 2020 by a group of young leaders, activists and organizers. Jason Gonzalez, The Courier-Journal, 12 May 2022 Huber, 26, died when he was shot by Kyle Rittenhouse during civil unrest in Kenosha following the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Drake Bentley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

unrest

noun

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

unrest

noun

as in turmoil
a disturbed or uneasy state unrest gripped the city as the people nervously awaited the expected bombardment his stomach unrest was just a sign of stage fright

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • turmoil
  • tension
  • unease
  • uneasiness
  • restlessness
  • excitement
  • confusion
  • upheaval
  • anxiety
  • disquiet
  • restiveness
  • turbulence
  • agitation
  • chaos
  • ferment
  • agitation
  • fermentation
  • disruption
  • commotion
  • trouble
  • anarchy
  • unsettlement
  • unquietness
  • storm
  • tumult
  • stir
  • hubbub
  • disquietude
  • disorder
  • uproar
  • perturbation
  • tumultuousness
  • Sturm und Drang
  • fidgets
  • inquietude
  • moil
  • queasiness
  • welter

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • peace
  • tranquility
  • ease
  • tranquillity
  • calm
  • quiet
  • peacefulness
  • order
  • orderliness
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