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Definition of restlessness

restlessness

/ˈrɛst.ləs.nəs/
rest · less · ness
Adverb:restlessly
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Adjective:restless
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• noun

1

The state or quality of being unable to rest, relax, or stay still, especially as a result of boredom, anxiety, or anticipation.

Example

"A sense of restlessness swept through the classroom on the final afternoon before summer vacation."

2

A state of dissatisfaction with current conditions accompanied by a desire for change, movement, or new experiences.

Example

"Driven by youthful restlessness, she left her hometown to travel and study abroad."

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• Nearby Words

restitution
restless
restlessly
restlessness
resto
restock
restoke

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Old English restleasnes, formed from rest ('repose' or 'sleep') plus the privative suffix -less and the abstract noun suffix -ness.

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