restless /ˈɹɛstlɪs/ adjective4 •Without rest; unable to be still or quiet; uneasy; continually moving.He was a restless child.She sat, restless and nervous, and tried to concentrate. •Not allowing or affording rest.The night before his wedding was a restless one. •Deprived of rest or sleep.They remained restless, sitting by the window the entire night. •Not satisfied to be at rest or in peace; averse to repose; eager for change; discontented.A restless ambition. formsmore restless · most restless