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restless
unable to relax or stay still
Synonyms
- fidgety
- uneasy
- agitated
Antonyms
- calm
- still
restless in a sentence
The restless students shifted in their seats during the long assembly.
During the delay, the restless children paced around the waiting room.
Where it comes from
From rest plus -less 'without rest'
Memory hook
REST-LESS means having less rest and wanting to move.
Read it in context
- Before the First Snow Nature