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- DictionaryUn·rest/ˌənˈrest/
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"
Unrest is an uneasy, agitated, or disturbed condition. Strikes and public protests are often part of social and political unrest.
UNREST meaning: 1. disagreements or fighting between different groups of people: 2. disagreements or fighting…. Learn more.
4 days ago · unrest in American English. (ʌnˈrest) noun. 1. lack of rest; a restless, troubled, or uneasy state; disquiet. the unrest within himself. 2. disturbance or turmoil; agitation. political unrest.
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.
Unrest definition, lack of rest; a restless, troubled, or uneasy state; disquiet: the unrest within himself. See more.
Meaning & use. 1. Disharmony; disturbance, turmoil, trouble; discord, strife… 2. The state or fact of not being at peace, at ease, or… 1.a. a1382–.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English un‧rest /ʌnˈrest/ noun [ uncountable] a political situation in which people protest or behave violently There is growing unrest throughout the country. political/social/industrial etc unrest The protests were the biggest show of social unrest since the government came to power.
