restless

adjective

rest·less | \ ˈrest-ləs

Definition of restless

1 : lacking or denying rest : uneasy a restless night

2 : continuously moving : unquiet the restless sea

3 : characterized by or manifesting unrest especially of mind restless pacing also : changeful, discontented

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Examples of restless in a Sentence

restless children who can't sit still The audience was becoming restless. He started to feel restless and discontent in his job.

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Mount Cleveland, one of the Aleutian Islands' most restless volcanoes, was put back on watch level status Tuesday after lava was seen flowing in its summit crater, the Alaska Volcano Observatory said. — Laurel Andrews, Anchorage Daily News, "Restless Aleutian volcano put back on watch status after lava flows in crater," 27 June 2018 There is little sign of that yet, but there are several reasons for thinking migrants might become more restless. — The Economist, "In China’s cities, young people with rural ties are angry," 3 May 2018 After a restless night, Shepherd still had the resolve to win the championship match the following day, another indication of her talent and resilience. — Clifton Brown, Indianapolis Star, "Center Grove's Erica Shepherd looking for repeat junior title, LPGA future," 14 July 2018 There’s also a Nintendo console at the back of the restaurant, in case restless teens (or adults) need a break. — Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, "Tables: Superfine Foods heads to Newburyport, a granola cafe opens in Arlington, and Little Dipper is spotted in JP," 12 July 2018 There’s still time for Montgomery, but back-to-back 3-9 seasons have made the fan base restless entering 2018. — Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, "Ten college football coaches on the hot seat entering this season," 6 July 2018 The character, Jean-Baptiste de la Battellerie, was a restless, colorful reporter always on the lookout for scoops. — Elian Peltier, New York Times, "Philippe de Baleine, Editor and Worldly Writer, Dies at 96," 3 July 2018 The 61-year-old actor, who portrays Sir John Falstaff, used his masterful improvisation skills to entertain a restless crowd at the Veterans Affairs’ West Los Angeles campus when an audience member became ill on Wednesday. — Karen Mizoguchi, PEOPLE.com, "Tom Hanks Wows with His Masterful Improv Skills After a Medical Emergency During Shakespeare Play," 15 June 2018 The midday sun ducked behind a rain cloud, dimming the living room into a sort of sepia tone, and Les Williams, feeling restless and a bit bored, pointed the remote at the television and put on football. — Jesse Dougherty, chicagotribune.com, "Former Alabama player Les Williams is one of more than 100 suing NCAA over brain injuries," 3 July 2018

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