restless

• Beschreibt eine Person, die nicht zur Ruhe kommen oder sich nicht entspannen kann, oft wegen Unruhe, Langeweile oder dem Wunsch nach Veränderung. Auch Dinge oder Situationen können als unruhig oder rastlos bezeichnet werden.

Describes a person who is unable to rest or relax, often due to anxiety, boredom, or a desire for change.

1. Unable to stay stillB1formal

   Unable to relax or remain calm because of boredom, anxiety, or impatience.

   Unruhig

   • The children were restless after sitting in the car for hours.
   • He felt restless and kept pacing around the room.
   • She had a restless night, tossing and turning until dawn.

   Synonymeagitatedantsyfidgetyjumpynervousrestiveuneasyunsettled

   Antonymecalmcomposedcontentrelaxedsettled

2. Lacking rest or sleepB1formal

   Describing a period of time when one cannot sleep or relax.

   Unruhig

   • After the bad news, she had a restless sleep.
   • The patient spent a restless night in the hospital.
   • His restless mind kept him awake until 3 AM.

   Synonymebrokendisturbedfitfulinsomniacsleeplessturningwakeful

   Antonymecalmpeacefulrelaxedrestfulsoothing

3. Desiring change or movementB2informal

   Having a constant desire to move, travel, or change one's situation.

   Ruhelos

   • He's always been restless, never staying in one job for long.
   • The restless crowd began to chant for action.
   • She felt restless in her small town and dreamed of traveling the world.

   Synonymeantsyfidgetyimpatientitchynomadicrestiveuneasyunsettledwandering

   Antonymecalmcontentsatisfiedsettledtranquil