rest|less

rest|less
rest|less «REHST lihs», adjective.
1. unable to rest; uneasy: »

The dog seemed restless, as if he sensed some danger.

2. without rest or sleep; not restful: »

The sick child passed a restless night.

3. rarely or never still or quiet; always moving: »

That nervous boy is very restless.

4. preventing rest: »

Ease to the body some, none to the mind From restless thoughts (Milton).

rest´less|ly, adverb.
rest´less|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • rest´less|ness — rest|less «REHST lihs», adjective. 1. unable to rest; uneasy: »The dog seemed restless, as if he sensed some danger. 2. without rest or sleep; not restful: »The sick child passed a restless night. 3. rarely or never still or quiet; always moving …   Useful english dictionary

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