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restless
[ rest-lis ]
/ ˈrɛst lɪs /
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adjective
characterized by or showing inability to remain at rest: a restless mood.
unquiet or uneasy, as a person, the mind, or the heart.
never at rest; perpetually agitated or in motion: the restless sea.
without rest; without restful sleep: a restless night.
unceasingly active; averse to quiet or inaction, as persons: a restless crowd.
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Origin of restless
OTHER WORDS FROM restless
rest·less·ly, adverbrest·less·ness, nounWords nearby restless
resting, resting place, restitute, restitution, restive, restless, restless cavy, restlessness, rest mass, resto, restock
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British Dictionary definitions for restless
restless
/ (ˈrɛstlɪs) /
adjective
unable to stay still or quiet
ceaselessly active or movingthe restless wind
worried; anxious; uneasy
not restful; without reposea restless night
Derived forms of restless
restlessly, adverbrestlessness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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