restlessness

Pronunciation: /ˈɹɛstləsnəs/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active
  2. noun a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
  3. noun a feeling of agitation expressed in continual motion

Etymology

From restless + -ness.

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mobility

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