B2adjectivehealthemotions
US/ˈrest.ləs/
UK/ˈrest.ləs/
unable to stay still or relax because you are worried, bored or want to do something else
In context
I felt restless and could not fall asleep last night.
The children grew restless during the long car ride.
After two years in the same job, she was restless for a change.
Words that go with restless
adjective + noun
- restless nightAfter a restless night, he skipped breakfast.
- restless sleepToo much coffee leads to restless sleep.
- restless energyHe ran every morning to burn off restless energy.
verb + adjective
- feel restlessI feel restless when I sit all day.
- grow restlessThe audience began to grow restless.