restlessness (n.)

  1. the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active; the restlessness of the wind'

  2. a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay

    [ Syn: impatience ]

  3. a feeling of agitation expressed in continual motion; hes got the fidgets; waiting gave him a feeling of restlessness

    [ Syn: fidget , fidgetiness ]

  4. inability to rest or relax or be still

    [ Syn: uneasiness , queasiness ]

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