Restless (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Ceaselessly in motion; "the restless sea"; "the restless wind".
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Meaning 2
Worried and uneasy.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The news of the hurricane warning left her restless and anxious about the safety of her family.
- After hearing about the layoffs, he felt restless and on edge, worried that he might be next.
- She lay awake all night, restless and worried about the big exam that was coming up in the morning.
- The constant uncertainty of the situation left him feeling restless and uneasy, like he was waiting for the other shoe to drop.
- The threat of a global pandemic had people restless and on high alert, stocking up on supplies and preparing for the worst.
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Meaning 3
Lacking or not affording physical or mental rest; "a restless night"; "she fell into an uneasy sleep".
Classification
All adjective clusters.