Restless1. (a.) Never resting; unquiet; uneasy; continually moving; as, a restless child.
2. (a.) Not satisfied to be at rest or in peace; averse to repose or quiet; eager for change; discontented; as, restless schemers; restless ambition; restless subjects.
3. (a.) Deprived of rest or sleep.
4. (a.) Passed in unquietness; as, the patient has had a restless night.
5. (a.) Not affording rest; as, a restless chair.
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