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unrest

noun

A state of agitation or turbulent change or development

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
U
Ends with
T
Contains
NR
Scrabble score
6
CEFR level
B2

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Pronunciation

ʌnˈɹɛst

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noun

  1. A state of agitation or turbulent change or development

    “The political ferment produced new leadership”

noun

  1. A feeling of restless agitation

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The political ferment produced new leadership
Social unrest

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