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Definition of Restless
Restless

Never resting; unquiet; uneasy; continually moving; as, a restless child.

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.

Deprived of rest or sleep.

Passed in unquietness; as, the patient has had a restless night.

Not affording rest; as, a restless chair.

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Restless Quotations

I was very restless, but finally I found my way.
Emma Bonino

What difference is there between us, save a restless dream that follows my soul but fears to come near you?
Kahlil Gibran

I am content with nothing, restless and ambitious... and I despise myself for the vanity, which formed half the stimulus to my exertions. Oh would that I were one of those plodding wise fools who having once set their hand to the plough go on nothing doubting.
Thomas Huxley

Very few people possess true artistic ability. It is therefore both unseemly and unproductive to irritate the situation by making an effort. If you have a burning, restless urge to write or paint, simply eat something sweet and the feeling will pass.
Fran Lebowitz

In government offices which are sensitive to the vehemence and passion of mass sentiment public men have no sure tenure. They are in effect perpetual office seekers, always on trial for their political lives, always required to court their restless constituents.
Walter Lippmann

Restless Translations

restless in German is ruhelos, rastlos, rastlosen
restless in Latin is sollicitus, turbatus


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