restlessness

• Nom désignant un état dans lequel une personne ne peut pas se reposer ou se détendre, souvent caractérisé par une agitation constante, une excitation ou de l'impatience. Peut aussi évoquer une impossibilité de rester en place ou un désir inquiet de changement.

A noun referring to a state of being unable to rest or relax, often characterized by constant movement, agitation, or impatience.

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1. Inability to stay stillB2formal

   The quality of being ceaselessly moving or active; a feeling of agitation expressed in continual motion.

   Impossibilité de rester en place

   • The child's restlessness made it hard for him to sit through the movie.
   • Her restlessness was evident as she paced back and forth in the waiting room.
   • The long flight caused a sense of restlessness among the passengers.

   Synonymesagitationfidgetinessimpatiencejitterinessnervousnessrestivenessuneasiness

   Antonymescalmnesscomposurequietudereposeserenitystillness

2. Impatience with delayB2formal

   A lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay.

   Impatience face au retard

   • His restlessness grew as the meeting dragged on without a decision.
   • The restlessness of the crowd was palpable when the concert started late.
   • She felt a wave of restlessness while waiting for the test results.

   Synonymesedginessfretfulnessimpatiencerestiveness

   Antonymescalmnesscomposureequanimitypatience

3. Inability to relaxB2formal

   Inability to rest or relax or be still; a state of mental or physical unease.

   Impossibilité de se détendre

   • Restlessness often accompanies anxiety and stress.
   • He tried meditation to combat his nightly restlessness.
   • The patient's restlessness was a side effect of the medication.

   Synonymesagitationanxietyedginessfidgetinessimpatiencejitterinessnervousnessrestivenessunease

   Antonymescalmnesscomposurecontentmenteasepeacefulnessserenitytranquility