Rĕst'less, a.
a. [A-S. restless.] 1. Never resting; unquiet; uneasy; continually moving; as, a restless child. “Restless revolution day by day.” Milton.
- Not inclined to rest; unquiet; uneasy. Restless he passed the remnant of the night. Dryden.
- Passed in unquietness; as, the patient has had a restless night.
- Not affording rest; hard; uneasy. “A restless chair.” Cowper.
- Not satisfied to be at rest or in peace; as, a restless prince; restless ambition; restless passions.
- Discontented with one’s lot, residence, or the like; disposed to wander or to change place or condition. “Restless at home, and ever prone to range.” Dryden.
- Disposed to be turbulent; uneasy; as, restless subjects.
Syn.—Unquiet; uneasy; disturbed; disquieted; sleepless; agitated; anxious; unsettled; roving; wandering.