restless
[adjective]
Synonyms:
- moving, nomadic, roving, transient, unsettled, unstable, wandering
- unsettled, edgy, fidgeting, fidgety, jumpy, nervous, on edge, restive

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Antonyms: restful
Contrasted words: easy, peaceful, quiet, tranquil
Related Words: agitated, disturbed, perturbed, troubled, fidgety, jittery, jumpy, nervous, restive, fitful, intermittent, spasmodic

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

rest‧less /ˈrestləs/ adjective
[Word Family: noun: rest, unrest, restlessness; adjective: restless, rested, restful; adverb: restlessly, restfully; verb: rest]

1. unwilling to keep still or stay where you are, especially because you are nervous or bored Synonym : fidgety
become/grow/get restless
The children had been indoors all day, and were getting restless.

2. unwilling to stay in one place, and always wanting new experiences:
After a few weeks in Marseille, I grew restless and decided to move on.

3. restless night a night during which you cannot sleep or rest
—restlessly adverb
—restlessness noun [uncountable]

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