Pronunciation

/restlɪs/

Definitions

• Adjective: Characterized by an inability to be still or calm; having an uneasy feeling or desire to move around. For example: “The child was restless during the long car ride.”
• Verb: To be uneasy or unable to remain still, often due to anxiety or restlessness. For example: “After a long day, he found it hard to restlessly wait for the movie to start.”

Phrases

• “Restless nights” refers to sleepless or uneasy nights.
• “Restless energy” describes a constant need to be active or engaged.
• “Restlessly pacing” is when someone walks back and forth with不安的步态.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The patient lay awake, feeling restless with anticipation.”
• Verb: “He sat restlessly on the edge of his seat, unable to focus on the lecture.”
• “She was so restless that she couldn’t sit still for more than a minute.”

Synonyms

• Agitated
• Unsettled
• Fidgety
• Anxious
• Tossing and turning (referring to sleep)
• Inactive (opposite sense, implying restlessness from being unable to relax)