unrest
word
Definition
A situation where people are unhappy or disturbed, often leading to protests or disorder in society or a group.
Usage & Nuances
Most common in formal or news contexts for social, political, or civil disorder. Phrases include 'civil unrest', 'political unrest', and 'period of unrest.' Rarely used for personal feelings; it's about groups or societies.
Spanish: inquietud - disturbiosPortuguese (BR): agitação - inquietação - distúrbiosPortuguese (PT): agitação - inquietação - distúrbiosChinese (Simplified): 动荡 - 不安Chinese (Traditional): 動盪 - 不安Hindi: अशांतिArabic: اضطرابات - قلقBengali: অশান্তি - অব্যবস্থাRussian: беспорядки - волнения - нестабильностьJapanese: 不安 - 動揺Vietnamese: bất ổn - bất ổn địnhKorean: 불안 - 소요Turkish: huzursuzluk - kargaşaUrdu: بدامنی - بے چینیIndonesian: kerusuhan - ketidakstabilan
Example Sentences
There was unrest in the city after the announcement.
basic
Many people are worried about the growing unrest.
basic
Political unrest can affect the economy.
basic
Years of social unrest led to major changes in the country.
natural
The company was struggling due to internal unrest among employees.
natural
Despite growing unrest, the government refused to step down.
natural