restless
Not allowing or affording restNot allowing or affording rest.
» Why are you always so restless?
Чому ти завжди такий непосидючий? — deniko
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4 sensesNot allowing or affording rest.
The night before his wedding was a restless one.
unruhig
беспоко́йныйbespokójnyj, трево́жныйtrevóžnyj
lacking or not affording physical or mental rest
Without rest; unable to be still or quiet; uneasy; continually moving.
He was a restless child.
She sat, restless and nervous, and tried to concentrate.
unruhig, rastlos
беспоко́йныйbespokójnyj, неугомо́нныйneugomónnyj
неспокі́йнийnespokíjnyj
Not satisfied to be at rest or in peace; averse to repose; eager for change; discontented.
A restless ambition.
ruhelos, rastlos
Deprived of rest or sleep.
They remained restless, sitting by the window the entire night.
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Origin
From Middle English restles, restelees, from Old English ræstlēas, equivalent to rest + -lFrom Middle English restles, restelees, from Old English ræstlēas, equivalent to rest + -less.
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Forms
more restless, most restless| Comparative | more restless Lesson |
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| Superlative | most restless Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
7 synonyms- worried and uneasy:ungratifiedunsatisfied
- lacking or not affording physical or mental rest:uneasy
- nervous and unable to relax:antsyfidgetyfretfulitchy
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form