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English noun: restlessness

1. restlessness (attribute) the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active


SamplesThe restlessness of the wind.


Broader (hypernym)mobility

2. restlessness (state) a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay


Synonymsimpatience


Broader (hypernym)annoyance, botheration, irritation, vexation

3. restlessness (feeling) a feeling of agitation expressed in continual motion


SamplesHe's got the fidgets.
Waiting gave him a feeling of restlessness.


Synonymsfidget, fidgetiness


Broader (hypernym)agitation


Narrower (hyponym)impatience

4. restlessness (attribute) inability to rest or relax or be still


Synonymsqueasiness, uneasiness


Broader (hypernym)nervousness


Narrower (hyponym)jactation, jactitation









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