Restless meaning

What does “restless” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“restless” is an adjective with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: worried and uneasy.

restless

adjective

  1. worried and uneasy

  2. ceaselessly in motion

    “the restless sea”

    “the restless wind”

  3. lacking or not affording physical or mental rest

    “a restless night”

    “she fell into an uneasy sleep”

    Synonymsuneasy
    Oppositesrestful

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University