restless Synonyms

restless Meaning

Wordnet

restless (s)

worried and uneasy

ceaselessly in motion

Wordnet

restless (a)

lacking or not affording physical or mental rest

Webster

restless (a.)

Never resting; unquiet; uneasy; continually moving; as, a restless child.

Not satisfied to be at rest or in peace; averse to repose or quiet; eager for change; discontented; as, restless schemers; restless ambition; restless subjects.

Deprived of rest or sleep.

Passed in unquietness; as, the patient has had a restless night.

Not affording rest; as, a restless chair.

restless Sentence Examples

  1. The restless dog paced around the room, unable to find a comfortable spot.
  2. The wind howled and the trees swayed, creating a restless atmosphere.
  3. His relentless quest for adventure left him with a restless spirit.
  4. She felt a restless urge to break free from her monotonous routine.
  5. The ocean's ceaseless waves made the boat feel restless and unstable.
  6. The students were restless during the long lecture, fidgeting and whispering.
  7. The restlessness of the crowd grew as they awaited the arrival of the celebrity.
  8. His mind was restless, filled with thoughts of what could have been.
  9. The restless flame flickered and danced, casting a warm glow on the surroundings.
  10. The city's restless energy filled the air, creating a vibrant and chaotic atmosphere.

FAQs About the word restless

worried and uneasy, ceaselessly in motion, lacking or not affording physical or mental restNever resting; unquiet; uneasy; continually moving; as, a restless ch

anxious, troubled, restive,uneasy, unsettled, nervous, disturbed, perturbed, tense, unrestful

peaceful, quiet, calm, peaceful, easy, restful, calm, restful,quiet, easy

The restless dog paced around the room, unable to find a comfortable spot.

The wind howled and the trees swayed, creating a restless atmosphere.

His relentless quest for adventure left him with a restless spirit.

She felt a restless urge to break free from her monotonous routine.