Restlessness: meaning, definitions and examples

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restlessness

 

[ หˆrษ›stlษ™snษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inquietaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเค‚เคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Unruhe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kegelisahan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตัะฟะพะบั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niepokรณj

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฝใก็€ใใฎใชใ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท inquiรฉtude

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inquietud

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท huzursuzluk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถˆ์•ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุถุทุฑุงุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ neklid

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nepokoj

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธๅฎ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nemir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณstyrkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะทะฐัั‹ะทะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒคแƒแƒ—แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ narahatlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inquietud

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,310, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.