widespread unrest
noun phraseUK /ˈwaɪd.spred ʌnˈrest/
US /ˈwaɪd.sprɛd ʌnˈrɛst/
When many people in many places are upset and causing trouble at the same time.
The new law caused widespread unrest across the country.
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2. A situation where anger and dissatisfaction spread through large groups of people.
Rising food prices led to widespread unrest in the cities.
3. A period of public disturbance affecting many regions at once.
The government struggled to control the widespread unrest.
4. A general feeling of trouble and unease shared by many communities.
Widespread unrest followed the announcement of the election results.