Restless: meaning, definitions and examples

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restless

[ ˈrɛstlɪs ]

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feeling

Unable to rest, relax, or be still; constantly moving or changing position.

Synonyms

agitated, fidgety, unsettled

Examples of usage

She felt restless and couldn't sit still.
He had a restless night, tossing and turning in bed.

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behavior

Showing or feeling unease or dissatisfaction; not content or satisfied.

Synonyms

discontented, impatient, restive

Examples of usage

The restless crowd grew increasingly impatient.
He was restless in his job, always seeking new challenges.

Translations

Translations of the word "restless" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inquieto

🇮🇳 बेचैन

🇩🇪 rastlos

🇮🇩 gelisah

🇺🇦 неспокійний

🇵🇱 niespokojny

🇯🇵 落ち着かない

🇫🇷 agité

🇪🇸 inquieto

🇹🇷 huzursuz

🇰🇷 불안한

🇸🇦 قلق

🇨🇿 neklidný

🇸🇰 nepokojný

🇨🇳 不安

🇸🇮 nemiren

🇮🇸 órólegur

🇰🇿 мазасыз

🇬🇪 მოუსვენარი

🇦🇿 narahat

🇲🇽 inquieto

Word origin

The word 'restless' originated from the Middle English word 'resteles', which was a combination of 'reste' meaning 'rest' and the suffix '-les' meaning 'without'. This reflects the idea of being without rest or unable to rest. Over time, the word evolved to its current form in Modern English, retaining its core meaning of being unable to rest or relax.