restlessness

English

Etymology

restless +‎ -ness

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɹɛstləsnəs/
  • Audio (US)(file)
  • Hyphenation: rest‧less‧ness

Noun

restlessness (usually uncountable, plural restlessnesses)

  1. 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.

Translations

References
  • restlessness in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911
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