adj.
Pronunciation: ' rest-l ə s
Function: adjective
Date: before 12th century
1 : lacking or denying rest : UNEASY <a restless night>
2 : continuously moving : UNQUIET <the restless sea>
3 : characterized by or manifesting unrest especially of mind < restless pacing> also : CHANGEFUL , DISCONTENTED
– rest · less · ly adverb
– rest · less · ness noun