UNRESTFUL Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

unrestful

adjective

ˌən-ˈrest-fəl

Definition of unrestful

as in restless

lacking or denying rest spent an unrestful night worrying about her children

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Recent Examples of unrestful In the first, the unrestful specter of a witch hanged ages ago terrorizes the teens of Shadyside during the heyday of plaid flannels tied around the waist, and that’s about as deep as the film’s connection to its era runs. — Charles Bramesco, Vulture, 16 July 2021

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restless

Adjective

The 16-track set is a truly thrilling journey through the relentless ambition and restless psyche of a young Black woman who’s dedicated her life to navigating the notoriously tumultuous music industry.

— Kyle Denis, Billboard, 12 Oct. 2026
There’s Ho-seok (Sul Kyung-gu), a former SP welder who’s scarred by the aftermath of his firing, and his vibrant and restless wife, Mi-ok (Jeon Do-yeon).

— E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

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