restless

[ rest-lis ]
/ ˈrɛst lɪs /

adjective

characterized by or showing inability to remain at rest: a restless mood.
unquiet or uneasy, as a person, the mind, or the heart.
never at rest; perpetually agitated or in motion: the restless sea.
without rest; without restful sleep: a restless night.
unceasingly active; averse to quiet or inaction, as persons: a restless crowd.

Origin of restless

before 1000; Middle English restles, Old English restlēas. See rest1, -less

OTHER WORDS FROM restless

rest·less·ly, adverb rest·less·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for restlessly

restless
/ (ˈrɛstlɪs) /

adjective

unable to stay still or quiet
ceaselessly active or moving the restless wind
worried; anxious; uneasy
not restful; without repose a restless night

Derived forms of restless

restlessly, adverb restlessness, noun