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1. Never resting; unquiet; uneasy; continually moving; as, a restless child. "Restless revolution day by day."
2. Not satisfied to be at rest or in peace; averse to repose or quiet; eager for change; discontented; as, restless schemers; restless ambition; restless subjects. "Restless at home, and ever prone to range."
3. Deprived of rest or sleep. "Restless he passed the remnants of the night." (Dryden)
4. Passed in unquietness; as, the patient has had a restless night.
5. Not affording rest; as, a restless chair. Restless thrush.
Synonyms: Unquiet, uneasy, disturbed, disquieted, sleepless, agitated, unsettled, roving, wandering.
Origin: AS. Restleas.
(01 Mar 1998)
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