— restlessly , adv. — restlessness , n.
/rest"lis/ , adj.
1. characterized by or showing inability to remain at rest: a restless mood.
2. unquiet or uneasy, as a person, the mind, or the heart.
3. never at rest; perpetually agitated or in motion: the restless sea.
4. without rest; without restful sleep: a restless night.
5. unceasingly active; averse to quiet or inaction, as persons: a restless crowd.
[ bef. 1000; ME restles, OE restleas. See REST 1 , -LESS ]
Syn. 1, 2, 3. restive, agitated, fretful.