1. a state of dissatisfaction, disturbance, and agitation in a group of people, typically involving public demonstrations or disorder

Examples

• Civil unrest broke out in several cities following the controversial verdict.
• The government imposed a curfew to control the growing unrest.
• Economic hardship often leads to social unrest among the population.
• Police were deployed to prevent any unrest during the protest march.
• The country experienced widespread unrest after the election results were announced.
• Labor unrest at the factory resulted in a week-long strike.
• The mayor called for calm amid rising unrest in the downtown area.