restless
/ˈɹɛstlɪs/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Not allowing or affording rest.
Adjective
Examples
The night before his wedding was a restless one.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Without rest; unable to be still or quiet; uneasy; continually moving.
Adjective
Examples
He was a restless child.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “restless” mean?
Not allowing or affording rest.
Is “restless” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.