unrest

A troubled situation in which people protest, fight, or cause disorder, often for political reasons.

• Unrest spread across the country.
• The election result led to political unrest.
• Police closed several streets during the civil unrest.

Similar words: disorder, turmoil, upheaval

Opposites: peace, stability

Common phrases: civil unrest, political unrest, widespread unrest

A feeling or situation of worry, dissatisfaction, or disturbance.

• She felt a deep inner unrest.
• The changes caused unrest among the staff.
• A sense of unrest troubled him all evening.

How to use it: unrest among someone (There was growing unrest among the workers.)

Similar words: unease, disquiet, dissatisfaction

Opposites: calm, contentment

Common phrases: growing unrest, inner unrest, unrest among staff