adjective

restless

restless, uneasy, fidgety

He had a restless night's sleep.

He had a restless night's sleep.

The children are getting restless.

The children are getting restless.

a restless ((noun)) unable to rest or relax He had a restless night's sleep.

to be/feel/get restless to become unable to stay still The children are getting restless.

Synonyms: fidgety, agitated, uneasy; Antonyms: calm, peaceful, restful

From 'rest' + '-less' (without). Literally 'without rest'.

Someone who is 'rest-less' cannot find any rest.

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