: a disturbed, uneasy, or turbulent state : turmoil
The country has experienced years of civil/social/political unrest.
Examples of unrest in a Sentence
The country has experienced years of civil unrest.
unrest gripped the city as the people nervously awaited the expected bombardment
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Throughout her career, Meléndez has been a loyal enforcer of the Bolivarian project, overseeing internal security, police forces and emergency operations during periods of political unrest.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
What began in Tehran’s bazaar quickly spread to other major cities and universities, marking the most significant unrest since the 2022 uprising following the death of Mahsa Amini.
—Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026
The hope in Washington now, Rodríguez believes, is that Venezuela's collapse will cut off the cheap oil Cuba has relied on for decades, deepening an already severe economic crisis and triggering unrest that could topple the government.
—Eyder Peralta, NPR, 5 Jan. 2026
The unrest comes as multiple crises have whipsawed the economy.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
What began in Tehran’s bazaar quickly spread to other major cities and universities, marking the most significant unrest since the 2022 uprising following the death of Mahsa Amini.
—Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026
The hope in Washington now, Rodríguez believes, is that Venezuela's collapse will cut off the cheap oil Cuba has relied on for decades, deepening an already severe economic crisis and triggering unrest that could topple the government.
—Eyder Peralta, NPR, 5 Jan. 2026
The unrest comes as multiple crises have whipsawed the economy.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Unrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrest. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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