Definition of Restless

1. Adjective. Worried and uneasy.

Exact synonyms: Ungratified, Unsatisfied
Similar to: Discontent, Discontented
Derivative terms: Restlessness

2. Adjective. Ceaselessly in motion. "The restless wind"
Similar to: Moving
Derivative terms: Restlessness

3. Adjective. Lacking or not affording physical or mental rest. "She fell into an uneasy sleep"
Exact synonyms: Uneasy
Antonyms: Restful
Derivative terms: Restlessness, Uneasiness

Definition of Restless

1. a. Never resting; unquiet; uneasy; continually moving; as, a restless child.

Definition of Restless

1. unable or disinclined to remain at rest [adj]

Medical Definition of Restless

1. 1. Never resting; unquiet; uneasy; continually moving; as, a restless child. "Restless revolution day by day." 2. Not satisfied to be at rest or in peace; averse to repose or quiet; eager for change; discontented; as, restless schemers; restless ambition; restless subjects. "Restless at home, and ever prone to range." 3. Deprived of rest or sleep. "Restless he passed the remnants of the night." (Dryden) 4. Passed in unquietness; as, the patient has had a restless night. 5. Not affording rest; as, a restless chair. Restless thrush. See Grinder. Synonym: Unquiet, uneasy, disturbed, disquieted, sleepless, agitated, unsettled, roving, wandering. Origin: AS. Restleas. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Restless

restitches
restitching
restitope
restitute
restituted
restitutes
restituting
restitution
restitution
restitutions
restive
restively
restiveness
restivenesses
restless (current term)
restless (current term)
restlessly
restlessness
restlessnesses
restless legs
restless legs
restless legs syndrome
restless legs syndrome
restock
restocked
restocking
restocks
restoke
restoked
restokes

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