restless
Example Sentences
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After a time, the audience grew restless; “go and pull teeth!” someone yelled.
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They were restless and bored, and that was a dangerous state for Frederick and Bruno.
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But today Iran’s proxies are weakened, its economy is fragile, its population is restless and its leadership is superannuated.
Stella’s restless energy in wanting to fix things spurs her to arrange an impromptu trip for them to Amsterdam.
From Los Angeles Times
The music is slow, melodic, restless and exploratory.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.