What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unrests
Example
The country has experienced several unrests in recent years. [unrests: noun]
Example
The government is struggling to contain the ongoing unrests in the region. [unrests: plural noun]
unrest
Example
The students' unrest was caused by the sudden increase in tuition fees. [unrest: noun]
Example
The country is experiencing a period of political unrest. [unrest: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unrest is more common than unrests in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unrests and unrest?
Both unrest and unrests are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
