Pronunciations (3)
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/ˈɹɛstlɪs/
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/ˈɹɛstləs/
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ˈɹɛstlɪs
Adjective
Not allowing or affording rest.
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The night before his wedding was a restless one.
Without rest; unable to be still or quiet; uneasy; continually moving.
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He was a restless child.
She sat, restless and nervous, and tried to concentrate.
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If that is the case, she recommends getting up, walking around the house and doing some stretches to ease the restless feeling before trying again to get to sleep.
Not satisfied to be at rest or in peace; averse to repose; eager for change; discontented.
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A restless ambition.
Deprived of rest or sleep.
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They remained restless, sitting by the window the entire night.
Adjective
lacking or not affording physical or mental rest
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a restless night
she fell into an uneasy sleep
worried and uneasy
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ceaselessly in motion
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the restless sea
the restless wind
nervous and unable to relax
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a constant fretful stamping of hooves
a restless child