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   Un·rest

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   noun

   • 1. a state of dissatisfaction, disturbance, and agitation in a group of people, typically involving public demonstrations or disorder: "the very worst years of industrial unrest"
   • ▪ a feeling of disturbance and dissatisfaction in a person: "the frenzy and unrest of her own life"

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   What is unrest?

   • Definition of unrest noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary a political situation in which people are angry and likely to protest or fight There is growing unrest in the south of the country. Definition of unrest noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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   What is another word for Orrest?

   • Compare also Saterland Frisian Uunraue (“unrest”), German Unruhe (“unrest”), Danish uro (“unrest”), Swedish oro (“unrest”), Icelandic órói (“unrest”). Compare also Old English orrest (“battle”), Old Norse orrosta, orresta (“battle”) .

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   Is political unrest a problem?

   • Political unrest is also a problem in a number of countries. The Bill is being tabled at a time of heightened industrial unrest and soaring wage inflation. Civil unrest could follow. THERE is growing unrest in the Labour Party. If there is unrest in a particular place, people are expressing anger and dissatisfaction about something.

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   Could civil unrest follow?

   • Civil unrest could follow. THERE is growing unrest in the Labour Party. If there is unrest in a particular place, people are expressing anger and dissatisfaction about something. The real danger is civil unrest in the east of the country. Read about the team of authors behind Collins Dictionaries.

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   unrest. noun. /ʌnˈrest/. /ʌnˈrest/. [uncountable] a political situation in which people are angry and likely to protest or fight. industrial/civil/social/political/popular unrest. There is growing unrest in the south of the country. Collocations War and peace.

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   Unrest definition, lack of rest; a restless, troubled, or uneasy state; disquiet: the unrest within himself. See more.

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   18 hours ago · uncountable noun. If there is unrest in a particular place or society, people are expressing anger and dissatisfaction about something, often by demonstrating or rioting . [journalism] The real danger is civil unrest in the east of the country. There is growing unrest among students in several major cities. [+ among]

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   Add to word list. a situation in which a lot of people are angry about something and are likely to become violent: political / social unrest. (Definition of unrest from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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   Definition of unrest – Learner’s Dictionary. unrest. noun [ U ] uk / ʌnˈrest / us. a situation in which a lot of people are angry about something and are likely to become violent: political / social unrest. Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge.

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   Nov 29, 2023 · unrest (usually uncountable, plural unrests) A state of trouble, confusion and turbulence, especially in a political context; a time of riots, demonstrations and protests.

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   Definitions of 'unrest' If there is unrest in a particular place or society, people are expressing anger and dissatisfaction about something, often by demonstrating or rioting. [journalism] [...] More. Synonyms of 'unrest' • discontent, rebellion, dissatisfaction, protest [...] • uneasiness, worry, anxiety, distress [...] More.