restless (ˈrestləs)

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🔊 ˈrestləs

Meaning

Meaning: unable to stay still or calm

Feeling unable to relax or stay quiet because of unease or boredom.

Examples

🗣 The children grew restless during the long lecture.

Etymology

From ‘rest’ plus ‘-less’, meaning ‘without rest’.

How & Where It’s Used

Describes physical fidgeting or mental impatience.

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Tags: emotion, state

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