restless

Definitions

rest (calm; from Latin restare, re- + stāre 'to stand back, remain') + -less (without) = 'without rest.' A restless person can't stay still or settle; a restless night brings no real sleep.

Common Collocations

• 1.grow restless变得焦躁不安
• 2.restless night难眠之夜
• 3.feel restless感到坐立不安
• 4.restless energy停不下来的劲头

Example Sentences

• 1.

  The children grew restless during the long flight.

• 2.

  He spent a restless night worrying about the test.