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restless Synonyms

Another word for restless

Choosing another word for restless depends on context, so the 22 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
uneasy
fidgety
restive
Strong
agitated
anxious
impatient
antsy
on edge
edgy
jittery

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
sleepless
fitful
Strong
disturbed
troubled
broken
wakeful

• adjective (Context 3)

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

Usage Example

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

Strong
ceaseless
incessant
perpetual
unquiet
active
wandering

Opposites of restless

The opposite of restless shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

restful
calm
still
peaceful
motionless
relaxed
undisturbed
stationary
See all opposites of restless

• Nearby Words

resting
restitch
restitution
restless
restlessly
restlessness
resto

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Restless. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/restless
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