unrest

Meanings

• Noun

  A state of disquiet or dissatisfaction, often leading to disturbance or conflict.

  - "The unrest among the workers led to a strike."
  - "The unrest in the region was caused by political instability."

• Noun

  A state of mental or emotional agitation or turbulence.

  - "She was in a state of unrest after receiving the bad news."
  - "The soldier's unrest was evident in his restless movements."

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Pronunciation

1. /ʌnˈɹɛst/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unrest
quest , chest , west

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Variants

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unrest , unrests

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Etymology

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From Old French 'unrest', meaning 'disquiet, uneasiness'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unrest' was first used in English in the 14th century.

2. Unrest can also refer to a lack of sleep or insomnia.

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Related Concepts

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1. protest: Protest is a form of unrest that involves expressing dissatisfaction or opposition through organized public action.

2. rebellion: Rebellion is a more violent form of unrest, involving the use of force to overthrow an authority.

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Culture

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Unrest has been a significant theme in literature and art, often used to depict social and political upheaval. For example, the novel 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley explores a society that has eliminated unrest through the use of drugs and conditioning.

How to Memorize "unrest"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a crowd of people gathered together, expressing their dissatisfaction and agitation. Imagine the tension in the air and the sense of unease and uncertainty.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unrest' with feelings of agitation, unease, and dissatisfaction. Think of times when you have felt restless or uneasy, and use those experiences to help remember the meaning of the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Unhappy Natives Restless Every Second' to remember the meaning of 'unrest'.

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