Antonyms for restless

Grammar : Adj

Spell : rest-lis

Phonetic Transcription : ˈrɛst lɪs

Definition of restless

Origin : late 14c., from rest (n.1) + -less. A general Germanic compound (cf. Frisian restleas, Dutch rusteloos, German rastlos, Danish rastlös). Meaning "stirring constantly, desirous of action" is attested from late 15c. Related: Restlessly; restlessness. Old English had restleas "deprived of sleep."

adj not content; moving about

Example sentences :

Meanwhile, Halbert Davis had passed an uncomfortable and restless night.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

Weary and restless with vain waiting, they looked from the doorway at the weather.
Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson

She thought of Prissie's face, dark and restless, never clear, never still.
Extract from : « Life and Death of Harriett Frean » by May Sinclair

If he left the room she was restless, unhappy till he came back.
Extract from : « Life and Death of Harriett Frean » by May Sinclair

Many of his restless compatriots also sought these favoured shores.
Extract from : « De Libris: Prose and Verse » by Austin Dobson

True, there were hot days and restless nights, weary feet, and now and then a heartache.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

"The dead are restless tonight," said Simba, poking the fire.
Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White

For a while she was silent, but her eyes and clasping fingers were restless and showed her agitation.
Extract from : « Green Mansions » by W. H. Hudson

Ever since that terrible eruption Vesuvius has been restless.
Extract from : « Buried Cities: Pompeii, Olympia, Mycenae » by Jennie Hall

The sound of Hetty's restless steps, in the hall outside, had ceased for some time.
Extract from : « Hetty's Strange History » by Anonymous

Synonyms for restless

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