Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈɹɛstləsnəs/
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ˈɹɛstləsnəs
Noun
The state or condition of being restless; an inability to be still, quiet, at peace or comfortable; a feeling of discomfort with stillness causes by anxiety, boredom or other emotions.
Usage- Uncountable
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She sat and fidgeted out of restlessness as she waited.
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With nothing to occupy his attention, Mr Enniscorthy began to manifest an unhappy restlessness that increased until the play had been proceeding for some few minutes.
A feeling of restlessness and an urge to move in your arms, legs or torso is a state of hyperarousal and can keep you from a good night’s sleep, she said.
Noun
the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active
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the restlessness of the wind
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
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a feeling of agitation expressed in continual motion
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he's got the fidgets
waiting gave him a feeling of restlessness
inability to rest or relax or be still
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