restlessness C1 Topic:Abstract Ideas US /ˈɹɛstləsnəs/ See IPA manual Freq #30976 Meanings 1 noun the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active The restlessness of the wind. 2 noun The state or condition of being restless; an inability to be still, quiet, at peace or comfortable. She sat and fidgeted out of restlessness as she waited. 3 noun inability to rest or relax or be still 4 noun a feeling of agitation expressed in continual motion Thesaurus Synonyms 3 noun · inability to rest or relax... queasinessuneasiness 4 noun · a feeling of agitation... fidgetfidgetiness Etymology From restless + -ness. Topics Abstract Ideas Word Formation & Derivatives External links Google Images Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary # restlessness **Type:** Word **Level:** C1 **Part of speech:** noun **IPA (US):** /ˈɹɛstləsnəs/ **Frequency rank:** 30976 ## Meanings 1. the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active 2. The state or condition of being restless; an inability to be still, quiet, at peace or comfortable. 3. inability to rest or relax or be still 4. a feeling of agitation expressed in continual motion ## Examples - The restlessness of the wind. - She sat and fidgeted out of restlessness as she waited. ## Etymology From restless + -ness. ## Topics - Abstract Ideas - Word Formation & Derivatives markdown