restless
Meaning
- Not allowing or affording rest.
- Without rest; unable to be still or quiet; uneasy; continually moving.
- Not satisfied to be at rest or in peace; averse to repose; eager for change; discontented.
- Deprived of rest or sleep.
Synonyms
nervous
highly strung
fitful
Translations
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈɹɛstlɪs/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English restles, restelees, from Old English ræstlēas, equivalent to rest + -less.
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