restlessness
ˈrɛstləsnəs
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Definition of restlessness - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

cannot stay stillfeeling unable to stay still or calm, often moving around
  • Her restlessness made it hard to sit through the movie.
  • Restlessness kept him pacing all night.
  • Her restlessness ended with a long walk.
agitation fidgetiness unease
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Origin of restlessness

Old English, rest (repose) + less (without)

Terms with restlessness included in their meaning

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physical restlessness
feel unable to stay in one place or remain calm
behavior
show inability to stay calm or motionless due to restlessness
restlessness
remain in bed without sleeping
restlessness
restless and unable to stay still
psychology
state of restlessness with physical symptoms
restlessness
unable to relax, always moving or doing things
inner mood
arouse strong emotion, like excitement, passion, anger or restlessness
emotion
feeling of restlessness or impatience

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  1. French:agitation, ...
  2. German:Unruhe, ...
  3. Italian:irrequietezza, ...
  4. Spanish:inquietud, ...
  5. Portuguese:inquietação, ...
  6. Chinese:躁动, ...
  7. Japanese:落ち着きのなさ, ...
  8. Arabic:تَمَلْمُل, ...
  9. Hebrew:חֹסֶר מְנוּחָה, ...
  10. Russian:беспокойство, ...
  11. Ukrainian:неспокій, ...
  12. Hindi:बेचैनी, ...
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