1
as in turmoil
a disturbed or uneasy state
the restlessness of the crowd was apparent as it waited to learn whether the football player was seriously injured
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as in boredom
the state of being bored
she began to pick at the grass near her hammock out of sheer restlessness
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Recent Examples of restlessness
People with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism may share symptoms like fidgeting and restlessness.
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Laura Dorwart, Health, 29 Sep. 2025
Much of protagonist Bishnu’s restlessness mirrors Rai’s own experiences.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
They were taken in the early 2000s, capturing young people in states of restlessness.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
Some research has linked synthetic dyes to hyperactivity and restlessness in certain kids.
—Vicky Nguyen, NBC news, 13 Sep. 2025
Anxiety, however, usually triggers stress responses, which can manifest in a tight chest, sweaty palms, a racing heart or restlessness.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
There’s a kind of restlessness.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
That energy can sometimes manifest as restlessness or hyperactivity.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
The move comes amid mounting pressure from parents, teachers and health experts who blame the drinks for mood swings, panic attacks, restlessness and even falling grades.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Laura Dorwart, Health, 29 Sep. 2025
Much of protagonist Bishnu’s restlessness mirrors Rai’s own experiences.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
They were taken in the early 2000s, capturing young people in states of restlessness.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
Some research has linked synthetic dyes to hyperactivity and restlessness in certain kids.
—Vicky Nguyen, NBC news, 13 Sep. 2025
Anxiety, however, usually triggers stress responses, which can manifest in a tight chest, sweaty palms, a racing heart or restlessness.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
There’s a kind of restlessness.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
That energy can sometimes manifest as restlessness or hyperactivity.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
The move comes amid mounting pressure from parents, teachers and health experts who blame the drinks for mood swings, panic attacks, restlessness and even falling grades.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restlessness
Noun
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Even with the constant turmoil on special teams, the offense routinely made it into Patriots territory.—
Mike Kaye
September 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Sep. 2025
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Callie, the hottest person at Seattle Grace, went through so much turmoil and humiliation in her relationships prior to that, including, but not limited to, being cheated on by her husband and being dumped by a newly out lesbian who couldn’t handle her being bisexual.—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The floor spattered with boredom and apathy.—
Zuzana Říhová,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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Some dogs chew toys gently, while others tear them apart due to boredom, a strong prey drive, teething, or even attention-seeking.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Kenyan security forces were deployed to Haiti in waves over the course of 2024 and 2025 to help the Caribbean nation as it was destabilized by gang violence and civil unrest.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Sep. 2025
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There has been more unrest latelt, including the shooting into the offices of Sacramento ABC affiliate KXTV (ABC10) on Friday.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The last time Stephany Gauffeny spoke to her husband, she was encouraged by the excitement in his voice.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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But for that swing to be such a huge whiff, and then to be on stage playing your own protagonist while the excitement of the audience audibly wanes around you for two laborious hours … That’s rough, buddy.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Restlessness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restlessness. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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