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restless

/ˈɹɛstləs/adjective

Unable to relax or stay still, often because of boredom or worry.

Example sentences

  • “The children grew restless during the long car ride.”
  • “After a year at home, she felt restless and wanted to travel again.”

'A restless night' means you barely slept. 'Restless legs' is an actual medical term, not a figure of speech.

Synonyms for restless

  • fidgety
  • uneasy
  • agitated
  • jittery
  • antsy

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