restiveness

• Nom décrivant un état d'agitation, de nervosité ou d'inquiétude, souvent caractérisé par une incapacité à rester immobile ou calme, ainsi qu'une tendance à s'effrayer ou à s'exciter facilement.

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.

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1. Anxious restlessnessC1formal

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

   Impatience anxieuse

   • 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.

   Synonymesagitationanxietyedginessfidgetinessfretfulnessimpatiencejitterinessnervousnessrestlessnessuneasiness

   Antonymescalmnesscomposureplacidityreposeserenitytranquility

2. Nervous agitationC1formal

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

   Agitation nerveuse

   • 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.

   Synonymesagitationanxietyedginessfidgetinessjumpinessnervousnessrestlessnessskittishnessuneasiness

   Antonymescalmnesscomposureequanimityplacidityserenity