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restlessness

[rest-lis-nis] / ˈrɛst lɪs nɪs /


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Stylistically, “Jailbreak” stood at the crossroads of multiple rock genres and tapped into potent social issues, particularly male bonding, restlessness and romantic uncertainty.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 3, 2026

"When access is disrupted, some young people may initially experience irritability, restlessness, or a sense of social disconnection… not because the platform itself is essential, but because a familiar coping mechanism has been removed."

From BBC Jan. 9, 2026

His restlessness, be it musical, culinary or otherwise cultural, took him to San Francisco and New York.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 10, 2025

Depression was assessed through a questionnaire asking about depressed mood, disinterest, restlessness or lethargy during the previous two weeks.

From Science Daily Nov. 17, 2025

I told her about my restlessness, how I was desperate to make a major change but worried about not making enough money if I did.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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