restlessness

• Substantivo que designa um estado de inquietação, em que a pessoa não consegue ficar parada, relaxar ou sossegar, frequentemente acompanhado de agitação, impaciência ou ansiedade.

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.

   Inquietação

   • 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.

   Sinônimosagitationfidgetinessimpatiencejitterinessnervousnessrestivenessuneasiness

   Antônimoscalmnesscomposurequietudereposeserenitystillness

2. Impatience with delayB2formal

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

   Impaciência

   • 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.

   Sinônimosedginessfretfulnessimpatiencerestiveness

   Antônimoscalmnesscomposureequanimitypatience

3. Inability to relaxB2formal

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

   Inquietação

   • 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.

   Sinônimosagitationanxietyedginessfidgetinessimpatiencejitterinessnervousnessrestivenessunease

   Antônimoscalmnesscomposurecontentmenteasepeacefulnessserenitytranquility