UNREST Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

unrest

noun

ˌən-ˈrest

Definition of unrest

as in turmoil

a disturbed or uneasy state unrest gripped the city as the people nervously awaited the expected bombardment his stomach unrest was just a sign of stage fright

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Recent Examples of unrest In a test for both teams and the strained French police, Paris Saint-Germain hosts Barcelona in a Champions League showcase against the backdrop of violent unrest across France. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026 Both promise to boost supply chain resilience — be that against climate change or geopolitical unrest — but face significant barriers to scale. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 Widespread civil unrest over teacher shortages and economic hardship escalated across France over the weekend as rioters clashed with police and stormed public buildings. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026 Count Dani Watt as the lone voice in the NFL wilderness questioning the league's wisdom about playing Sunday's game in France amid civil unrest that has rocked Paris and other parts of the country. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unrest

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrest

turmoil

Noun

Throughout that year, as Israelis poured into the streets to protest Netanyahu's far-right government and its plan to weaken the judiciary, Netanyahu's security chiefs warned that regional enemies could take advantage of the turmoil to attack.

— Daniel Estrin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
France, whose 10-year bond yield touched 5% last week for the first time since 2002, got a reprieve from recent turmoil after Moody’s decided to maintain its Aa3 credit rating and negative outlook on the nation.

— Ananya Chetia,Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2026