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Meaning of the word restless in English

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restless

US /ˈrest.ləs/
UK /ˈrest.ləs/

Adjective

1.

(of a person or animal) unable to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom.

Example:
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the audience grew restless and inattentive
Synonym:
uneasyill at easerestivefidgetyedgyon edgetensenervousagitatedanxiouson tenterhookskeyed upapprehensiveunquietimpatientnervyjumpyjitterytwitchyuptightwiredlike a cat on a hot tin rooflike a cat on hot bricksstressysleeplesswakefulinsomniacfitfulbrokendisturbedtroubledunsettleduncomfortablewatchful
Synonym:
calmpeaceful
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