restiveness

• Существительное, описывающее состояние тревоги, нервозности или беспокойства, часто характеризующееся неспособностью оставаться неподвижным или спокойным, а также склонностью легко пугаться или возбуждаться.

A noun describing a state of anxiety, nervousness, or unease, often characterized by an inability to remain still or calm, and a tendency to be easily startled or agitated.

uncountable

1. Anxious restlessnessC1formal

   A state of being uneasy, impatient, or unable to stay still due to nervousness or anticipation.

   Беспокойство

   • The restiveness of the crowd grew as the announcement was delayed.
   • His restiveness before the exam was palpable.
   • She tried to hide her restiveness during the long meeting.

   Synonymsagitationanxietyedginessfidgetinessfretfulnessimpatiencejitterinessnervousnessrestlessnessuneasiness

   Antonymscalmnesscomposureplacidityreposeserenitytranquility

2. Nervous agitationC1formal

   A tendency to be easily startled or alarmed, characterized by nervous energy and quick reactions.

   Нервное возбуждение

   • The horse's restiveness made it difficult to approach.
   • His restiveness in social situations often led to awkward moments.
   • The constant noise contributed to her growing restiveness.

   Synonymsagitationanxietyedginessfidgetinessjumpinessnervousnessrestlessnessskittishnessuneasiness

   Antonymscalmnesscomposureequanimityplacidityserenity