: 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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Police said the unrest at the prison in Negombo, about 35 kilometers (22 miles) north of the capital, Colombo, began on Sunday and continued on Monday.
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ABC News,
6 July 2026
Chevron benefits from unrest in the Middle East and other factors that can elevate energy prices.
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Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Shows of extravagance like these have not been met with kindness in a world torn by war, inflation, soaring gas prices and political unrest.
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Marc Malkin,
Variety,
2 July 2026
But during his stay, Haiti's already fragile political system devolved into unrest and violence that led to the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, and continues to today.
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Vanessa Romo,
NPR,
2 July 2026
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ABC News,
6 July 2026
Chevron benefits from unrest in the Middle East and other factors that can elevate energy prices.
—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Shows of extravagance like these have not been met with kindness in a world torn by war, inflation, soaring gas prices and political unrest.
—
Marc Malkin,
Variety,
2 July 2026
But during his stay, Haiti's already fragile political system devolved into unrest and violence that led to the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, and continues to today.
—
Vanessa Romo,
NPR,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for unrest
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“Unrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrest. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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