restless
adj.
not still, unable to remain still; nervous, uneasy; lacking rest, lacking repose; constantly moving, perpetually in motion
Restless
Restless
restless
Adjective
1. unable to relax or be still; "a constant fretful stamping of hooves"; "itchy for excitement"; "a restless child"
(synonym) fidgety, fretful, itchy
(similar) unquiet
2. worried and uneasy
(synonym) ungratified, unsatisfied
(similar) discontented, discontent
3. ceaselessly in motion; "the restless sea"; "the restless wind"
(similar) moving
4. marked by a lack of quiet; not conducive to rest; "spent a restless night"; "fell into an uneasy sleep"
(synonym) uneasy
(similar) unquiet
Restless
(a.)
Passed in unquietness; as, the patient has had a restless night.
(a.)
Not satisfied to be at rest or in peace; averse to repose or quiet; eager for change; discontented; as, restless schemers; restless ambition; restless subjects.
(a.)
Not affording rest; as, a restless chair.
(a.)
Never resting; unquiet; uneasy; continually moving; as, a restless child.
(a.)
Deprived of rest or sleep.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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