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restless

rest·less

UK/ˈɹɛstlɪs/ US/ˈɹɛstləs/ fairly common

adjective

1.

unable to relax or be still

  • “a constant fretful stamping of hooves”
  • “itchy for excitement”
  • “a restless child”
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2.
3.

ceaselessly in motion

  • “the restless sea”
  • “the restless wind”
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4.

marked by a lack of quiet; not conducive to rest

  • “spent a restless night”
  • “fell into an uneasy sleep”
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Origin

From Middle English restles, restelees, from Old English ræstlēas, equivalent to rest + -less.

Phrases

  • restless cavy
  • restless flycatcher
  • restless genital syndrome
  • restless leg syndrome
  • restless legs
  • restless legs syndrome
  • the natives are getting restless
  • the natives are restless

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