unrest
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noun
1.
lack of rest; a restless, troubled, or uneasy state; disquiet: the unrest within himself.
2.
disturbance or turmoil; agitation: political unrest.
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| —n | |
| 1. | a troubled or rebellious state of discontent |
| 2. | an uneasy or troubled state |
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Unrest
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Example sentences
Faculty unrest over restructuring is becoming quite common.
The unrest might have petered out but for an unexplained escalation.
The panel should also understand that war and unrest are also caused by collapsing an economy.
But in the early days of the uprising, the unrest provided a window of opportunity for looters.
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