unrest

IPA: ʌnrˈɛst

A state of trouble, confusion and turbulence, especially in a political context; a time of riots, demonstrations and protests.

Examples of "unrest" in Sentences

Practically, the risk to us of social unrest is too horrific to even consider.
[313] The materials in which the term unrest is used in the sense indicated are in the popular discussions of social questions.
Civil unrest is more a threat to this country with each passing day the Obama administration rams their agenda down our throats.
Yes we have 4 seats for all the post season games up through the World Series (should we make it again this year) and unrest is relentless!!!