restlessness

/ˈrɛsɾlɪsnɪs/
/ˈrɛstlɪsnɪs/
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Other forms: restlessnesses

Definitions of restlessness
  1. noun
    the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active
    “the restlessness of the wind”
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    type of:
    mobility
    the quality of moving freely
  2. noun
    inability to rest or relax or be still
    synonyms: queasiness, uneasiness
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    types:
    jactation, jactitation
    (pathology) extremely restless tossing and twitching usually by a person with a severe illness
    type of:
    nervousness
    a sensitive or highly strung temperament
  3. noun
    a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
    synonyms: impatience
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    type of:
    annoyance, botheration, irritation, vexation
    the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
  4. noun
    a feeling of agitation expressed in continual motion
    “waiting gave him a feeling of restlessness”
    synonyms: fidget, fidgetiness
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    types:
    impatience
    a restless desire for change and excitement
    type of:
    agitation
    the feeling of being agitated; not calm
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