restless
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈrestləs/
restless means: Unable to stay still or quiet because you feel worried, bored, or full of energy.
adjective
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.
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.
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.
Questions about restless
What does restless mean?
Unable to stay still or quiet because you feel worried, bored, or full of energy.
What is restless in other languages?
Türkçe: huzursuz · Español: inquieto · Français: agité · Deutsch: unruhig · Italiano: irrequieto · 日本語: 落ち着きのない
How do you pronounce restless?
It is pronounced /ˈrestləs/.
How do you use restless in a sentence?
The children were restless. He felt restless and walked around the room.
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