adj deprived of rest or sleep.
2. restless ·adj not affording rest; as, a restless chair.
3. restless ·adj passed in unquietness; as, the patient has had a restless night.
4. restless ·adj never resting; unquiet; uneasy; continually moving; as, a restless child.
5. restless ·adj 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.