restless

• Décrit une personne qui ne peut pas rester en place ou se détendre, souvent à cause d'anxiété, d'ennui ou d'un désir de changement.

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.

   incapable de rester en place

   • 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.

   Synonymesagitatedantsyfidgetyjumpynervousrestiveuneasyunsettled

   Antonymescalmcomposedcontentrelaxedsettled

2. Lacking rest or sleepB1formal

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

   sans repos, agité (nuit)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbrokendisturbedfitfulinsomniacsleeplessturningwakeful

   Antonymescalmpeacefulrelaxedrestfulsoothing

3. Desiring change or movementB2informal

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

   Avide de changement ou de mouvement

   • 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.

   Synonymesantsyfidgetyimpatientitchynomadicrestiveuneasyunsettledwandering

   Antonymescalmcontentsatisfiedsettledtranquil