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The restless puppy kept pacing the room.
What does Restless mean?
Restless means unable to settle down.
Dictionary definition
Unable to stay calm, still, or relaxed.
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I felt restless while waiting for the test results.
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The writer describes a restless crowd before the announcement.
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rest · lus · strongest beat: rest
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WordRestless.
Partadjective.
MeaningRestless means unable to settle down.
ExampleExample: The restless puppy kept pacing the room.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- rest · lus
- Strongest beat
- rest
- Ending
- lus
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on rest.
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calmUse as a meaningful contrast in this word's main sense.
settledUse as a meaningful contrast in this word's main sense.
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restless
adverb
restlessly
In a restless way.
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