restlessness

noun

Definition of restlessnessnext
1
as in turmoil
a disturbed or uneasy state the restlessness of the crowd was apparent as it waited to learn whether the football player was seriously injured

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2
as in boredom
the state of being bored she began to pick at the grass near her hammock out of sheer restlessness

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  1. turmoil
  2. boredom
  3. unrest
  4. excitement
Noun
  • South Korea has recently experienced a period of political turmoil.
    Cressida Leyshon, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The new proposal is reported to include government funding through March as well as disaster relief and farm assistance after days of turmoil on Capitol Hill.
    The Hill Staff, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of turmoil
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  • But always with a very specific purpose that is never about the kind of anxiety of boredom.
    Adam B. Vary, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The fear of audience boredom certainly animated Coïc-Gallas to keep finding ways to shift our, and the cat’s, perspective of moving through the world and employ sound with incredible specificity.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of boredom
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  • Make sure your travel insurance covers safety problems Look for comprehensive coverage that includes trip cancellation, medical evacuation and protection against natural disasters and political unrest.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The legislation easily passed by a vote of 281-140. Senate Republican leaders argued that its 1% increase for defense spending was not enough, especially at a time of global unrest and challenges to American dominance.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of unrest
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  • But when the special guests arrived, chaperoned by a flight attendant, the children couldn't contain their excitement, as the VIPs were each of the girls' Elf on the Shelf.
    Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Pop-up shops, interactive installations and brand activations can generate excitement and buzz, offering unique and memorable moments that forge deeper relationships with consumers.
    Yuriy Boykiv, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of excitement
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