Synonyms of restless

restless

adjective

1

as in uneasy

lacking or denying rest

the worried mother spent a restless night, tossing and turning in bed for hours

Synonyms & Similar Words

• uneasy
• troubled
• unsettled
• anxious
• restive
• agitated
• unquiet
• unrestful
• disturbed
• tense
• nervous
• perturbed
• fidgety
• worried
• distressed
• upset
• uptight
• jumpy
• jittery
• edgy
• dithery
• nervy
• aflutter
• het up
• hung up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• quiet
• easy
• calm
• restful
• peaceful
• tranquil
• relaxing

• quiet
• easy
• calm
• restful
• peaceful
• tranquil
• relaxing

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2

as in anxious

marked by or causing agitation or uncomfortable feelings

the figure skater was visibly restless as she waited for her scores to be posted

Synonyms & Similar Words

• uneasy
• anxious
• disturbing
• tense
• nervous
• unsettling
• agitating
• distressful
• creepy
• distressing
• unnerving
• fraught
• disquieting
• worrisome
• hairy
• troublesome
• strained
• nerve-wracking
• embarrassing
• nerve-racking
• nail-biting
• bothersome
• awkward
• restive
• discouraging
• foreboding
• unrestful
• disheartening
• misgiving

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• quiet
• comfortable
• easy
• peaceful
• tranquil
• restful
• calming
• quieting
• pacific

• quiet
• comfortable
• easy
• peaceful
• tranquil
• restful
• calming
• quieting
• pacific

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