Unrest: meaning, definitions and examples
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unrest
[ สnหrษst ]
social
A state of dissatisfaction, disturbance, and agitation among a group of people, typically involving public demonstrations or disorder.
Synonyms
discontent, disorder, turmoil, unruliness
Examples of usage
- The country is experiencing political unrest due to the recent elections.
- The workers went on strike to protest against the management, causing unrest in the factory.
emotional
A feeling of anxiety or unease.
Synonyms
disquiet, restlessness, tension, uneasiness
Examples of usage
- His constant mood swings are causing unrest among his friends.
- The uncertainty about the future is creating a sense of unrest in the community.
Translations
Translations of the word "unrest" in other languages:
๐ต๐น agitaรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคถเคพเคเคคเคฟ
๐ฉ๐ช Unruhe
๐ฎ๐ฉ kerusuhan
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐะฒะพัััะตะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ niepokรณj
๐ฏ๐ต ไธๅฎ
๐ซ๐ท agitation
๐ช๐ธ inquietud
๐น๐ท huzursuzluk
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงุถุทุฑุงุจ
๐จ๐ฟ neklid
๐ธ๐ฐ nepokoj
๐จ๐ณ ๅจ่ก
๐ธ๐ฎ nemir
๐ฎ๐ธ รณkyrrรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ าัะทัะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแฃแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qarฤฑลฤฑqlฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ inquietud
Etymology
The word 'unrest' originated from the combination of 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'rest' meaning 'peace or tranquility'. It first appeared in the late 16th century, and has been used to describe various forms of dissatisfaction, disturbance, and agitation ever since. In the context of social and emotional unrest, the word has been consistently used to highlight the lack of peace or stability in a particular situation or group.
See also: rest, restaurant, resting, restive, restless, restlessness, restroom.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #10,046, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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