restless

Speech parts

1. restless - Adjective

2. restless - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Never resting; unquiet; uneasy; continually moving; as, a restless child.

Not satisfied to be at rest or in peace; averse to repose or quiet; eager for change; discontented; as, restless schemers; restless ambition; restless subjects.

Deprived of rest or sleep.

Passed in unquietness; as, the patient has had a restless night.

Not affording rest; as, a restless chair.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

uneasy sleepless disturbed agitated unquiet unsettled antsy disquieted unsatisfied wakeful nervous troubled dissatisfied anxious impatient
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Antonyms

still together placid unruffled phlegmatic content
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Phrases with the word

the natives are restless the natives are getting restless be restless become less restless restless nights restless leg

Examples

the restless sea Source: Internet

the restless wind Source: Internet

a restless night Source: Internet

she fell into an uneasy sleep Source: Internet

According to Alex Wood, though, he and the rest of the Dodgers’ starting pitchers were a little restless during Thursday’s opener. Source: Internet

After Michelle Stafford left GH to reprise her role as Phyllis Summers on The Young and the Restless, many fans complained about the show bringing in a recast – albeit for different reasons. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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