Words / B2

un-REST/ʌnˈrest/

Unrest is public protest or disorder (uncountable): civil unrest; political unrest; unrest over prices. Protest is more specific and often lawful; riot is stronger and more violent. Do not call a quiet petition unrest. UK and international news: unrest after a verdict or a price shock.

Meaning

A situation in which people protest or fight, often in public (uncountable).

Examples

• “Civil unrest followed the sudden rise in fuel prices.”
• “The capital saw a night of unrest after the result.”

Good to know

Uncountable: unrest; civil / political unrest. Lawful action: protest. Stronger: riot. Not a quiet petition. News register.

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