Restless

/ˈrɛstləs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Unable to rest or relax due to anxiety or boredom.

After sitting through the long lecture, I became restless and started fidgeting in my seat.

Characterized by a lack of quietness or inactivity.

The restless waves crashed against the shore, reflecting the stormy weather.

Constantly moving or agitated; unable to stay still.

The child was restless during the car ride, asking when they would arrive.

Derived from Middle English 'restless', from 'rest' and the suffix '-less', meaning without rest.

restless nights

Nights where one cannot sleep well due to anxiety or discomfort.

restless spirits

Souls that are unsettled or unable to find peace.

restless legs

A condition that causes an uncontrollable urge to move one's legs.

rest

To cease work or movement in order to relax and recover strength.

restlessness

The state of being unable to rest or relax.

Bouncing off the walls

He was bouncing off the walls waiting for the concert to start.

Amped up

I was so amped up from all the coffee, I couldn't sit still.