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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
But now, a contrite Sasha is confronted with Esther’s restlessness.
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Judy Berman, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
The restlessness in seniors could be due to changes in their sleep cycles, hearing loss or anxiety.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
And yes, there were occasional hijinks spurred by youthful boredom and restlessness.
—Scott Huver, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
It’s made with only a single ingredient—an organic, super concentrated root-only ashwagandha extract called KSM-66—which has shown to reduce levels of cortisol (the stress hormone) as well as anxiety and restlessness.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
Eidevall was at the start of his fourth season in charge of Arsenal and restlessness had already grown at not winning the Women’s Super League in his first three seasons.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Asthma treatments Some asthma medications open airways by relaxing muscles, but their side effects include jitteriness and restlessness, which are similar to caffeine’s.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
This can cause side effects like anxiety, restlessness, irregular heart rate, irritability, and muscle twitches.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 4 Oct. 2025
Much of protagonist Bishnu’s restlessness mirrors Rai’s own experiences.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
Judy Berman, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
The restlessness in seniors could be due to changes in their sleep cycles, hearing loss or anxiety.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
And yes, there were occasional hijinks spurred by youthful boredom and restlessness.
—Scott Huver, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
It’s made with only a single ingredient—an organic, super concentrated root-only ashwagandha extract called KSM-66—which has shown to reduce levels of cortisol (the stress hormone) as well as anxiety and restlessness.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
Eidevall was at the start of his fourth season in charge of Arsenal and restlessness had already grown at not winning the Women’s Super League in his first three seasons.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Asthma treatments Some asthma medications open airways by relaxing muscles, but their side effects include jitteriness and restlessness, which are similar to caffeine’s.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
This can cause side effects like anxiety, restlessness, irregular heart rate, irritability, and muscle twitches.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 4 Oct. 2025
Much of protagonist Bishnu’s restlessness mirrors Rai’s own experiences.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restlessness
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First Brands Group Holdings has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, capping weeks of turmoil sparked by creditor concern over the auto-suppliers use of opaque off-balance sheet financing.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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Less than two years later, the Titans are in a state of turmoil.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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And yes, there were occasional hijinks spurred by youthful boredom and restlessness.—
Scott Huver,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Because her motivations seem much more complicated than mere boredom in your adaptation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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Duffy did not cite specific intelligence, but his remarks echoed broader administration warnings about potential unrest tied to the protests this Saturday.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Missouri is chasing a rebound to keep its SEC title hopes alive, while Auburn and head coach Hugh Freeze are trying to quiet growing unrest.—
Zach Sweet,
Kansas City Star,
17 Oct. 2025
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Mamdani’s brand of economic populism and laser focus on lowering costs in the astronomically expensive city has generated buzz and excitement.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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The director wrenches apart Ibsen’s terse and precise mechanism and makes room for a proliferation of arresting moments—caught on the wing in wide-screen images, thanks to Sean Bobbitt’s cinematography—that balance tragedy and horror with excitement and wonder.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Restlessness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restlessness. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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