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Unrest
01
a political situation in which there is anger among the people and protests are likely
Examples
The government ’s decision sparked widespread unrest across the country.
Economic hardships led to increasing unrest among the population.
02
an internal state of unease or restless agitation
Examples
He felt a growing unrest that made it hard to concentrate on his work.
Nights of fitful sleep increased her sense of unrest about the upcoming move.
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