restlessness
🇬🇧 UK/ˈrestlɪsnɪs/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions
n.
The state of being unable to stay still, relax, or feel at ease; constant movement or agitation
坐立不安;焦躁不安
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.inner restlessness内心的焦躁
- 2.sense of restlessness不安感
- 3.nervous restlessness紧张性躁动
- 4.[growing restlessness]日益增长的不安情绪
Example Sentences
- 1.
A sense of restlessness drove her to quit her job and travel the world.
- 2.
The child's restlessness during the long flight frustrated the other passengers.
- 3.
His restlessness at night suggested he was under considerable stress.