restless

rest·less

adj \ˈrest-ləs\

Definition of RESTLESS

1

: lacking or denying rest : uneasy <a restless night>

2

: continuously moving : unquiet <the restless sea>

3

: characterized by or manifesting unrest especially of mind <restless pacing>; also : changeful, discontented

— rest·less·ly adverb

— rest·less·ness noun

Examples of RESTLESS

1. restless children who can't sit still
2. The audience was becoming restless.
3. He started to feel restless and discontent in his job.

First Known Use of RESTLESS

before 12th century

Related to RESTLESS

Synonyms: restive, uneasy, unquiet, unrestful

Antonyms: restful

Related Words: agitated, distressed, disturbed, perturbed, troubled, unsettled; aflutter, anxious, dithery, edgy, fidgety, het up, hung up, jittery, jumpy, nervous, nervy, tense, upset, uptight, worried

Near Antonyms: calm, easy, peaceful, quiet, relaxing, tranquil

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Rhymes with RESTLESS

crestless, zestless