adj
restless
REHST-lihs
adj
1
Unable to stay still or relax; constantly moving or fidgeting.
"The children grew restless during the long car ride."
"He spent a restless night tossing and turning."
2
Dissatisfied and eager for change.
"After years in the same job, she felt restless and craved something new."
How to Use Restless
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUnable to settle down, either physically or in terms of wanting change.
Common pairings
restless night
grow restless
restless energy
Word Forms
more restless comparative, most restless superlative
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Etymology
From Old English ræstleas, formed from ræst ("rest") plus the suffix -leas, meaning "without" — literally "without rest."