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Definition of restless

restless

/ˈɹɛstləs/
rest · less
Adverb:restlessly
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1

Unable to rest or relax as a result of anxiety, boredom, or impatience.

Example

"The children grew restless during the long flight and kept asking when they would arrive."

2

Offering no physical or mental rest; characterized by disturbed or fitful sleep.

Example

"After a restless night of tossing and turning, she woke up feeling exhausted."

3

Never still or motionless; constantly moving, changing, or seeking new activity.

Example

"The poet stood on the cliff and watched the restless waves of the Atlantic Ocean."

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• Rhymes for restless

• Nearby Words

resting
restitch
restitution
restless
restlessly
restlessness
resto

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'ræstleas', formed from the noun 'rest' (repose) and the privative suffix '-less' (without).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Restless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/restless
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