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
Together, the synergy of Mercury and Neptune in Aries can feel like the restlessness of trying to make a decision while in a fog.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
That restlessness has already produced some distance traveled.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
Many women in this situation report persistent mood issues, fatigue, and restlessness.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 6 Apr. 2026
The album’s adventurousness mirrors the themes at play, as Thundercat describes his own form of creative restlessness.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2026
Welcome to the dog days of an offseason filled with restlessness and impatience.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Signs a dog has fleas include red bites, excessive itching, hair loss, flea dirt, restlessness and anemia.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Kratom can lead to addiction, and some signs of withdrawal could include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle/joint aches, restlessness, runny nose, excessive yawning, and hot or cold flashes.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Keeping a person engaged and maintaining consistent routines can also reduce restlessness.
—Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
That restlessness has already produced some distance traveled.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
Many women in this situation report persistent mood issues, fatigue, and restlessness.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 6 Apr. 2026
The album’s adventurousness mirrors the themes at play, as Thundercat describes his own form of creative restlessness.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2026
Welcome to the dog days of an offseason filled with restlessness and impatience.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Signs a dog has fleas include red bites, excessive itching, hair loss, flea dirt, restlessness and anemia.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Kratom can lead to addiction, and some signs of withdrawal could include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle/joint aches, restlessness, runny nose, excessive yawning, and hot or cold flashes.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Keeping a person engaged and maintaining consistent routines can also reduce restlessness.
—Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restlessness
Noun
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But the persona turmoil behind this transformational figure has in many ways remained hidden from view.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
23 Apr. 2026
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But the stock market is brushing off the turmoil.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Italian nonne stirred pots full of sauce with a look of utter boredom and, here and there, Neapolitan ragazzi sat atop their motorini and gawped at the torture.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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In some cases, however, there’s more to a creeping sense of boredom than just stability.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Amid the unrest, the mine shut down.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2026
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The announcement comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the government’s handling of political detainees, even after the passage of an amnesty law earlier this year intended to address cases tied to political unrest spanning more than two decades.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Upon first sighting, the eyes of children boarding the ship widen in excitement, and adults pull out their smartphones to snap photos.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Yet few of the Nanticoke Valley teens were lured away by the excitement of the cities.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Restlessness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restlessness. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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