restless

restless

adjective

Definition of RESTLESS

1

lacking or denying rest <the worried mother spent a restless night, tossing and turning in bed for hours>

Synonyms restive, uneasy, unquiet, unrestful

Related Words agitated, distressed, disturbed, perturbed, troubled, unsettled; aflutter, anxious, dithery, edgy, fidgety, het up, hung up, jittery, jumpy, nervous, nervy, tense, upset, uptight, worried

Near Antonyms calm, easy, peaceful, quiet, relaxing, tranquil

Antonyms restful

2

marked by or causing agitation or uncomfortable feelings <the figure skater was visibly restless as she waited for her scores to be posted>

Synonyms agitating, anxious, creepy, disquieting, distressful, distressing, disturbing, fraught, hairy, nail-biting, nerve-racking (or nerve-wracking), restless, tense, uneasy, unnerving, unsettling, worrisome

Related Words bothersome, troublesome; foreboding, misgiving; discouraging, disheartening, strained; restive, restless, unrestful; awkward, embarrassing

Near Antonyms restful; pacific

Antonyms calming, comfortable, easy, peaceful, quiet, quieting, tranquil