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- [rest-lis]
- /ˈrɛst lɪs/
- /ˈrestlɪsnɪs/
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- [rest-lis]
- /ˈrɛst lɪs/
Definitions of restlessness word
- adjective restlessness characterized by or showing inability to remain at rest: a restless mood. 1
- adjective restlessness unquiet or uneasy, as a person, the mind, or the heart. 1
- adjective restlessness never at rest; perpetually agitated or in motion: the restless sea. 1
- adjective restlessness without rest; without restful sleep: a restless night. 1
- adjective restlessness unceasingly active; averse to quiet or inaction, as persons: a restless crowd. 1
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Origin of restlessness
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English restles, Old English restlēas. See rest1, -less
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Parts of speech for Restlessness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
restlessness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
restlessness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for restlessness
noun restlessness
- antsiness — the quality of being antsy
- anxiety — Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness or worry.
- aphrodisia — the desire for sexual intimacy
- apprehensiveness — uneasy or fearful about something that might happen: apprehensive for the safety of the mountain climbers.
Antonyms for restlessness
noun restlessness
- imperturbation — freedom from perturbation; tranquillity; calmness.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- calmness — without rough motion; still or nearly still: a calm sea.
- collectedness — The state or quality of being collected.
Top questions with restlessness
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