restlessness

Meanings

• noun

  A state of mental or emotional agitation or anxiety, often leading to insomnia or inability to sit still.

  - "His restlessness kept him awake all night."
  - "She was plagued by restlessness and couldn't focus on her work."

• noun

  Lack of peace or quiet.

  - "The noise of the city created a sense of restlessness in him."
  - "The peaceful countryside provided a relief from his restlessness."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with restlessness
nervousness , agitation , frustration , excitement

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Variants

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restless , restlessly , restlessness , restlessnesses

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Etymology

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From Old English restlice, restless, from rest + -lic, -ly.

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Trivia

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1. Restlessness is a common symptom of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

2. In some cultures, restlessness is seen as a sign of spiritual awakening or enlightenment.

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Related Concepts

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1. anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

2. insomnia: A condition where a person has trouble falling or staying asleep.

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Culture

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In literature, restlessness is often portrayed as a source of inspiration and creativity, as in Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'Notes from Underground'. It can also be seen as a negative trait, such as in Emily Bronte's 'Wuthering Heights' where Heathcliff's restlessness drives him to seek revenge.

How to Memorize "restlessness"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person pacing back and forth, unable to sit still.
   - Imagine a restless sea, with waves constantly churning.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with a fidgety person.
   - Connect it to the feeling of being unable to relax.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Restless as a cat in a room full of rocking chairs'.
   - Visualize the word as a synonym for 'uneasy' or 'agitated'.

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