unrest

Everyday

1. Unrest is a situation where many people are angry or unhappy and may protest, strike or fight, especially in a country or city. tree →
2. Unrest can mean a feeling of worry or trouble that won't settle. tree →

In the lessons

Used in news, history and social studies: «political unrest», «unrest in the streets». It tells the reader that a place is troubled and may be unsafe. Phrases: social unrest, political unrest, civil unrest, unrest among the workers.

Examples

• There was unrest in the city after the price of bread went up. tree →
• The king worried about unrest among the farmers. tree →
• Because of the unrest, the school trip was cancelled. tree →
• The workers' unrest led to a strike. tree →
• History books tell of times of great unrest. tree →
• A feeling of unrest grew in the town. tree →

Note

Uncountable: «some unrest», «a lot of unrest», never «an unrest». «Un-» + «rest». It is not just «no rest» (being tired); it means trouble among people.