restlessness

Noun

Meaning

a feeling of agitation expressed in continual motion

a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay

inability to rest or relax or be still

the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

impatience queasiness fidget uneasiness fidgetiness quicksilver jimmies concern fear stress tension anxiety fever disturbance turmoil
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Antonyms

order rest self-control serenity confidence cool
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Hypernyms

mobility agitation irritation annoyance nervousness vexation

Hyponyms

impatience jactitation jactation

Related terms

rest restlessly

Phrases with the word

causing restlessness

Examples

The sea has never been friendly to man. At most it has been the accomplice of human restlessness. Joseph Conrad

If you could only keep quiet, clear of memories and expectations, you would be able to discern the beautiful pattern of events. Its your restlessness that causes chaos. Nisargadatta Maharaj

Restlessness is discontent and discontent is the first necessity of progress. Show me a thoroughly satisfied man and I will show you a failure. Thomas Edison

To put meaning in one's life may end in madness, But life without meaning is the torture Of restlessness and vague desire-It is a boat longing for the sea and yet afraid. Edgar Lee Masters

I could not help it: the restlessness was in my nature; it agitated me to pain sometimes. Charlotte Brontë

Fear and restlessness kill more than do illnesses. French Proverb

Close letter words and terms

restless night restless nights restlessly restmass resto restobar