Restlessness

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛs.tləs.nəs/

Definitions of restlessness

noun a state of being restless, unable to keep still or quiet

Example Sentences

A1 I feel restlessness when I have to wait for a long time.

A2 Her constant restlessness made it difficult for her to focus on her studies.

B1 The restlessness in the crowd was palpable as they waited for the concert to start.

B2 His restlessness grew as the deadline for the project approached.

C1 The restlessness in the city was a clear sign of the growing dissatisfaction among the population.

C2 Despite his success, he could never shake off the restlessness that always lingered within him.

Examples of restlessness in a Sentence

formal The patient's restlessness could be a sign of an underlying medical condition.

informal I can't sit still, my restlessness is driving me crazy!

slang I've got major ants in my pants today, my restlessness is off the charts.

figurative Her constant need for change and excitement reflects a deeper restlessness within her soul.

Grammatical Forms of restlessness

• past tense: rested
• plural: restlessnesses
• comparative: more restless
• superlative: most restless
• present tense: rest
• future tense: will rest
• perfect tense: have rested
• continuous tense: is resting
• singular: restlessness
• positive degree: restless
• infinitive: to rest
• gerund: resting
• participle: rested

Origin and Evolution of restlessness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'restlessness' originated from the combination of the root words 'rest' and 'less', indicating a lack of rest or calmness.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'restlessness' has come to be associated with a feeling of agitation, unease, or the inability to stay still or calm. The word has evolved to encompass a broader range of emotional and physical states beyond just the absence of rest.