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单词 restless
释义

restless

adjective

rest·​less ˈrest-ləs How to pronounce restless (audio)
1
: lacking or denying rest : uneasy
a restless night
2
: continuously moving : unquiet
the restless sea
3
: characterized by or manifesting unrest especially of mind
restless pacing
also : changeful, discontented
restlessly adverb
restlessness noun

Synonyms

  • restive
  • uneasy
  • unquiet
  • unrestful
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Example Sentences

restless children who can't sit still The audience was becoming restless. He started to feel restless and discontent in his job.
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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

restless

adjective

rest·​less ˈrest-ləs How to pronounce restless (audio)
1
: not relaxed or calm
The waiting audience became restless.
2
: having or giving no rest
But it was a restless sleep in which he tossed and moaned continually. Robert O'Brien, Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH

Medical Definition

restless

adjective

rest·​less ˈrest-ləs How to pronounce restless (audio)
1
: deprived of rest or sleep
the patient was restless from pain
2
: providing no rest
a restless night

restless

adjective

1
as in troubled
lacking or denying rest the worried mother spent a restless night, tossing and turning in bed for hours

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • troubled
  • uneasy
  • restive
  • agitated
  • anxious
  • unsettled
  • unrestful
  • disturbed
  • unquiet
  • tense
  • fidgety
  • perturbed
  • worried
  • nervous
  • upset
  • distressed
  • uptight
  • jumpy
  • jittery
  • dithery
  • edgy
  • nervy
  • hung up
  • aflutter
  • het up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • quiet
  • calm
  • restful
  • peaceful
  • easy
  • tranquil
  • relaxing
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2
as in uneasy
marked by or causing agitation or uncomfortable feelings the figure skater was visibly restless as she waited for her scores to be posted

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • uneasy
  • anxious
  • tense
  • nervous
  • disturbing
  • unsettling
  • agitating
  • distressful
  • unnerving
  • creepy
  • fraught
  • distressing
  • disquieting
  • worrisome
  • hairy
  • troublesome
  • strained
  • nerve-wracking
  • restive
  • nerve-racking
  • bothersome
  • embarrassing
  • nail-biting
  • awkward
  • unrestful
  • discouraging
  • foreboding
  • misgiving
  • disheartening

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • quiet
  • peaceful
  • comfortable
  • tranquil
  • calming
  • easy
  • restful
  • quieting
  • pacific
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