Restlessness

Quick meaning: Restlessness is a noun meaning The state or condition of being restless; an inability to be still, quiet, at peace or comfortable.

Meaning

The state or condition of being restless; an inability to be still, quiet, at peace or comfortable.

Example Sentences

She sat and fidgeted out of restlessness as she waited.

A feeling of restlessness and an urge to move in your arms, legs or torso is a state of hyperarousal and can keep you from a good night’s sleep, she said.

With nothing to occupy his attention, Mr Enniscorthy began to manifest an unhappy restlessness that increased until the play had been proceeding for some few minutes.

Word Forms

• restlessnesses

Synonyms for restlessness

Depending on context, synonyms include uneasiness, fidget, impatience, fidgetiness.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include uneasiness, impatience, fidgetiness, fidget, unease, disquiet.

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