restless

unruhig

Kann wegen Sorgen, Langeweile oder großer Energie nicht still oder ruhig bleiben.

In einfachem Englisch: Unable to stay still or quiet because you feel worried, bored, or full of energy.

• The children were restless.
• He felt restless and walked around the room.
• The crowd became restless while waiting for the singer.

Synonyme: fidgety, uneasy

Gegenteile: calm

Häufige Wendungen: restless child, feel restless, become restless

rastlos, unzufrieden

Mit der eigenen Tätigkeit unzufrieden und auf der Suche nach etwas Neuem oder Anderem.

In einfachem Englisch: Feeling unhappy with what you are doing and wanting something new or different.

• I feel restless in this job.
• He grew restless and decided to travel.
• She was restless for a new challenge.

So benutzt man es: restless for something (After years in the same town, she was restless for change.)

Synonyme: dissatisfied, discontented

Gegenteile: contented

Häufige Wendungen: feel restless, grow restless, restless for something, restless spirit

unruhig

Bietet wenig Schlaf oder Erholung, oft wegen Sorgen oder häufigen Bewegungen.

In einfachem Englisch: Giving little sleep or rest, often because of worry or frequent movement.

• I had a restless night.
• Her restless sleep left her tired the next morning.
• After three restless nights, he finally slept well.

Synonyme: unsettled, disturbed

Gegenteile: restful

Häufige Wendungen: restless night, restless sleep