restlessness

Word parts

restless + -ness

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈrɛstləsnəs/

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• Hyphenation: rest‧less‧ness

Noun

Singular restlessness

Plural none

1. (uncountable) Restlessness is the feeling of not being able to be still, at rest or peace, or comfortable.

   The restlessness he felt grew as the vacation came nearer.

Related words

• restless