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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRestlessness
/ˈrɛst.ləs.nəs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A state of being unable to rest or relax due to anxiety or agitation.
"His restlessness during the meeting was evident as he kept shifting in his seat." - 2
A feeling of unease or dissatisfaction that prevents calmness.
"The restlessness of the crowd grew as they awaited the concert to begin."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old English 'rēstlēas', combining 'rēst' (rest, repose) and '-lēas' (less, lacking), combined with the nominal suffix '-nes' denoting a state or quality. Over centuries, it evolved from physically not resting to encompassing psychological agitation and an inability to remain still or focused.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Restlessness" is said worldwide
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Agitation
Transliteration: aʒitaʃjɔ̃
"Son agitation était palpable pendant la réunion."
Unruhe
Transliteration: ˈʊnʁuːə
"Die Unruhe im Publikum wuchs, als das Konzert sich verspätete."
Inquietudine
Transliteration: inkwetudine
"La sua inquietudine era evidente durante la riunione."
Inquietud
Transliteration: inˈkjetud
"La inquietud del público aumentó mientras esperaban el concierto."
Inquietação
Transliteration: ĩkiɛtaˈsɐ̃w
"A inquietação dele era evidente durante a reunião."
बेचैनी
Transliteration: bechaini
"बैठक के दौरान उसकी बेचैनी स्पष्ट थी।"
不安
Transliteration: bù'ān
"他在会议期间的不安显而易见。"
불안
Transliteration: bul-an
"회의 중 그의 불안은 분명했다."
落ち着きのなさ
Transliteration: ochitsuki no nasa
"会議中の彼の落ち着きのなさは明らかだった。"
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