restless

/'restlis/

Thân thiện

She tosses and turns in her bed on a restless night.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Unable to rest, relax, or be still: Describes a state of physical or mental agitation where one cannot find peace or calm.
   • Characterized by or showing an inability to remain at rest: Often used to describe constant, fidgety, or uneasy movement.
   • Without rest or sleep; disturbed: Refers to a period, like a night, that is not peaceful or refreshing.
   • Constantly moving or active: Describes things that are perpetually in motion, such as the sea or wind.

Examples of Usage

• Describing a person's state:
  • The child was restless and couldn't sit still during the long lecture.
  • She felt restless and anxious before her important job interview.
• Describing a period of time:
  • He spent a restless night worrying about the exam results.
• Describing constant motion:
  • The restless waves crashed against the shore.
  • A restless energy filled the city streets.

Advanced Usage

• "Restless leg syndrome": A medical condition characterized by an uncontrollable urge to move one's legs, usually due to uncomfortable sensations.
  • His restless leg syndrome often keeps him awake at night.
• "Restless spirit": Used metaphorically to describe a person who is never satisfied, always seeking new experiences or changes.
  • She has a restless spirit, always traveling to new countries.

Variants and Related Words

• Restlessly (adverb): In a restless manner.
  • He paced restlessly around the room.
• Restlessness (noun): The state or quality of being restless.
  • A feeling of restlessness overcame her.

Synonyms

• Agitated: Feeling or appearing troubled or nervous.
• Fidgety: Inclined to fidget; restless.
• Uneasy: Causing or feeling anxiety; troubled or uncomfortable.
• Unsettled: Lacking stability or calm; disturbed.

Antonyms

• Calm: Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions.
• Relaxed: Free from tension and anxiety.
• Peaceful: Free from disturbance; tranquil.
• Still: Not moving or making a sound.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "Restless as a willow in a windstorm": An idiom emphasizing extreme, constant motion or inability to be still.
  • The toddler was as restless as a willow in a windstorm.
• "To have a restless mind": To have a mind that is constantly active with thoughts, worries, or ideas.
  • Inventors often have restless minds, always thinking of new creations.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. lacking or not affording physical or mental rest
   • a restless night
   • she fell into an uneasy sleep
2. ceaselessly in motion
   • the restless sea
   • the restless wind
3. worried and uneasy

Từ đồng nghĩa

• uneasy
• ungratified
• unsatisfied