Meaning & use
unrest
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a state of dissatisfaction, disturbance, or turmoil, especially among a group of people, often leading to public protest.
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Political unrest spread through the capital after the disputed election.
Labor unrest at the factory led to a weeklong strike.
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Typically used for social or political disturbances rather than personal restlessness, which would more often be called 'anxiety' or 'agitation.'
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