Definition of Unrest

a state of uneasiness, restlessness, or agitation

Examples of Unrest in a sentence

Unrest in the country began to grow after the leader began to censor what the newspapers could publish.  🔊

Chaos and unrest filled the city as the number of shooting victims continued to rise.  🔊

Constant arguments between the husband and wife caused a feeling of unrest to move through the house.  🔊

Fighting and unrest in the war-torn Middle East has gone on for decades.  🔊

The political unrest will only ease when efforts are made to make sure that all people are treated equally.  🔊

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