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1. The quality of being ceaselessly moving or active
   "the restlessness of the wind"
    
2. A lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
   - impatience
    
3. A feeling of agitation expressed in continual motion
   "waiting gave him a feeling of restlessness"
   - fidget, fidgetiness
    
4. Inability to rest or relax or be still
   - uneasiness, queasiness

Derived forms: restlessnesses

See also: restless

Type of: agitation, annoyance, botheration, irritation, mobility, nervousness, vexation

Encyclopedia: Restlessness