Meaning of unrest in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Noun

    unrest

    Definitions

    1. a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

    Examples

    • « the political ferment produced a new leadership »
    • « social unrest »

    Derived terms

  2. 2. a feeling of restless agitation

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