restless — unable to stay still or be quiet and calm because you are worried or bored
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: unable to stay still or be quiet and calm because you are worried or bored
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrestləs/
Example Sentences
- My cat becomes restless every time it rains, running around the house like a furry tornado.
- Students grow restless during the final hour of exam week.
- The restless teenager changed his career plans five times in one conversation.
restless
ADJECTIVE[/ˈrestləs/]
unable to stay still or be quiet and calm because you are worried or bored
unable to stay still or be quiet and calm because you are worried or bored
Trapped in endless mirrors, feeling helpless and restless!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'restless' originates from Old English 'rest' (meaning repose or cessation from activity) combined with the Germanic suffix '-less' (meaning without or lacking). The compound emerged in Middle English to describe a state of lacking rest or peace.
Breakdown
rest (repose, peace) + -less (without, lacking) = without rest or peace. The suffix '-less' derives from Old English '-leas', originally meaning deprived of or free from.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat becomes restless every time it rains, running around the house like a furry tornado.”
“Students grow restless during the final hour of exam week.”
“The restless teenager changed his career plans five times in one conversation.”
“After drinking three cups of coffee, she felt restless and couldn't concentrate on work.”
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