restlessness

Example Sentences

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Restlessness in relation to tradition was a hallmark of the Renaissance.

From Washington Post • Oct. 28, 2019

If New York mayors sometimes suffer from what might be called Mayoral Restlessness Syndrome, the current mayor, Bill de Blasio, has an early-onset case, having held his job for a mere seventeen months.

From The New Yorker • May 26, 2015

Restlessness and curiosity were traits shared by many of Bell Labs’ most creative staff members.

From New York Times • Mar. 19, 2012

Restlessness can creep into a home crowd that is here for a show if they are forced to wait for the entertainment.

From The Guardian • Sep. 7, 2010

Restlessness, impermanence, and speed were embedded in the culture that soon emerged there, along with an openness to anything new.

From "Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal" by Eric Schlosser