Question 1 · Quick check
restlessness
CEFRB2
/ˈɹɛstləsnəs/
noun
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In plain English
- 01
noun
A feeling of being unable to relax or stay still.
- 02
noun
Extra detailThe state or condition of being restless; an inability to be still, quiet, at peace or comfortable.
Examples
His restlessness gave her a hint that something was wrong.
I asked him what was causing his restlessness.
At a glance
Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 3
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 2
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningThe state or condition of being restless; an inability to be still, quiet, at peace or comfortable; a feeling of discomfort with stillness causes by anxiety, boredom or other emotions.
More examples
In contextShe sat and fidgeted out of restlessness as she waited.
A feeling of restlessness and an urge to move in your arms, legs or torso is a state of hyperarousal and can keep you from a good night’s sleep, she said.
With nothing to occupy his attention, Mr Enniscorthy began to manifest an unhappy restlessness that increased until the play had been proceeding for some few minutes.
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Origin
noun
From restless + -ness.