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RESTLESSNESS Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word restlessness. (exact relations)
There are 24 hypernyms of the word restlessness. (close relations)
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fidget
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a feeling of agitation expressed in continual motion

verb

• move restlessly

fidgetiness
nounn
noun

• a feeling of agitation expressed in continual motion

impatience
nounn
noun

• a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay

• a restless desire for change and excitement

• a dislike of anything that causes delay

uneasiness
nounn
noun

• feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable

• physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression)

• embarrassment deriving from the feeling that others are critically aware of you

• the trait of seeming ill at ease

• inability to rest or relax or be still

agitation
nounn
noun

• a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

• a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

• the feeling of being agitated; not calm

• disturbance usually in protest

• the act of agitating something; causing it to move around (usually vigorously)

anxiety
nounn
noun

• (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

• a vague unpleasant emotion that is experienced in anticipation of some (usually ill-defined) misfortune

disquiet
nounn
noun

• a feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments

• the trait of seeming ill at ease

verb

• disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed

disquietude
nounn
noun

• feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable

edginess
nounn
noun

• feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable

excitability
nounn
noun

• excessive sensitivity of an organ or body part

• being easily excited

irritability
nounn
noun

• an irritable petulant feeling

• excessive sensitivity of an organ or body part

• a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger

nervousness
nounn
noun

• the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters

• an uneasy psychological state

• a sensitive or highly strung temperament

restiveness
nounn
noun

• the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters

• characterized by nervousness and quickness to take fright

• The characteristic of being resistant of control, stubborn.

unease
nounn
noun

• physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression)

• the trait of seeming ill at ease

unrest
nounn
noun

• a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

• a feeling of restless agitation

queasiness
nounn
noun

• a mild state of nausea

• inability to rest or relax or be still

Best Hypernyms For RESTLESSNESS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for restlessness, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (24)
agitation nervousness annoyance anxiety botheration discomfort discomposure disquiet disquietude edginess fidgetiness fretfulness impatience irritation jitters jumpiness mobility restiveness turmoil unease uneasiness vexation antsiness unsettledness

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