Unrest - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ʌnˈrest|  American pronunciation of the word unrest
Brit.  |ʌnˈrest|  British pronunciation of the word unrest

noun

- a state of agitation or turbulent change or development (syn: agitation, ferment, fermentation)
social unrest
- a feeling of restless agitation

Extra examples

The country has experienced years of civil unrest.

...unrest gripped the city as the people nervously awaited the expected bombardment...

There is growing unrest throughout the country.

The protests were the biggest show of social unrest since the government came to power.

...refugees began returning to their homeland after years of political unrest and war...

...the civil unrest has led the company to initiate a pullout of its operations in the region...

...the nation's colleges and universities were a wellspring for political activism and unrest...

Several factors have been cited as the cause of the unrest.

The reforms were introduced against a background of social unrest.

In some parts, there are still pockets of violence and unrest.

Unrest erupted in the country

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