Restless

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛs.tləs/

Definitions of restless

adjective Restless is an adjective that describes someone or something that is unable to rest or relax, often due to anxiety or boredom.

Example Sentences

A1 I feel restless when I have to sit still for too long.

A2 The restless puppy kept running around the house all day.

B1 After being stuck inside all day, the children were feeling restless and eager to go outside.

B2 The restless crowd grew impatient as they waited for the concert to begin.

C1 His restless nature drove him to constantly seek out new challenges and experiences.

C2 Despite his success, he still felt restless and unsatisfied with his life.

Examples of restless in a Sentence

formal The restless child found it difficult to sit still during the long lecture.

informal I always feel so restless when I have to wait in long lines.

slang I'm feeling so restless, let's go for a drive to clear our minds.

figurative Her mind was restless with worry as she waited for the test results.

Grammatical Forms of restless

• past tense: rested
• plural: restless
• comparative: more restless
• superlative: most restless
• present tense: restless
• future tense: will be restless
• perfect tense: have been restless
• continuous tense: is being restless
• singular: restless
• positive degree: restless
• infinitive: to be restless
• gerund: restless
• participle: restless

Origin and Evolution of restless

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'restless' originated from the Old English word 'restlēas' which meant 'devoid of rest or peace'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'restless' has evolved to not only describe a lack of rest or peace but also a sense of agitation, uneasiness, or constant movement.