Restless

Pronunciation

Origin

rest + -less

Full definition of restless

Adjective

1. Not allowing or affording rest.The night before his wedding was a restless one.
2. Without rest; unable to be still or quiet; uneasy; continually moving.He was a restless child.She sat, restless and nervous, and tried to concentrate.
3. Not satisfied to be at rest or in peace; averse to repose; eager for change; discontented.A restless ambition.
4. Deprived of rest or sleep.They remained restless, sitting by the window the entire night.

Derived terms

• restlessly
• restlessness

Synonyms

• antsy

Anagrams

• tressels