Restlessness: meaning, definitions and examples
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restlessness
[ หrษstlษsnษs ]
feeling of
The state of being restless; inability to rest or relax; a constant state of agitation or unease.
Synonyms
agitation, anxiety, impatience, unease
Examples of usage
- She couldn't sit still, her restlessness evident in her fidgeting.
- His restlessness kept him tossing and turning all night.
symptom of
A symptom of anxiety or discontent; a feeling of dissatisfaction or lack of fulfillment.
Synonyms
discomfort, discontent, displeasure, disquiet
Examples of usage
- Her restlessness was a sign of her underlying anxiety.
- Their restlessness stemmed from a desire for change.
result of
Restlessness can also be a result of boredom or lack of stimulation.
Synonyms
boredom, inactivity, stagnation
Examples of usage
- The restlessness in the classroom was a clear sign of boredom.
Translations
Translations of the word "restlessness" in other languages:
๐ต๐น inquietaรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Unruhe
๐ฎ๐ฉ kegelisahan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตัะฟะพะบัะน
๐ต๐ฑ niepokรณj
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฝใก็ใใฎใชใ
๐ซ๐ท inquiรฉtude
๐ช๐ธ inquietud
๐น๐ท huzursuzluk
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงุถุทุฑุงุจ
๐จ๐ฟ neklid
๐ธ๐ฐ nepokoj
๐จ๐ณ ไธๅฎ
๐ธ๐ฎ nemir
๐ฎ๐ธ รณstyrkur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐะทะฐััะทะดัา
๐ฌ๐ช แจแคแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ narahatlฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ inquietud
Word origin
The word 'restlessness' dates back to the early 17th century, derived from the adjective 'restless' with the suffix -ness, indicating a state or condition. The concept of restlessness has been explored in various literary works and psychological studies, highlighting its association with anxiety, discontent, and the human desire for change or stimulation.
See also: rest, restaurant, resting, restive, restless, restroom, unrest.