Definition of restless

restlessadjective

bồn chồn

/ˈrestləs//ˈrestləs/

The word "restless" has its roots in Old English. The term "restless" is derived from the words "rest" and "lēst", which mean "unquiet" or "troubled". The word "rest" originally meant "to refresh" or "to give rest to", and "lēst" meant "to trouble" or "to disturb". In Old English, the word "restless" was used to describe something that was unquiet or disturbed, rather than peaceful or at rest. Over time, the meaning of "restless" expanded to include human behavior and emotions. It now describes someone or something that is unable to remain calm, quiet, or still, often due to anxiety, agitation, or a desire to move or act. Today, "restless" is used to describe a wide range of behavior, from children who can't sit still to adults who are struggling with insomnia or anxiety disorders.

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unable to stay still or be happy where you are, because you are bored or need a change

không thể ở yên hoặc hạnh phúc ở nơi bạn đang ở, vì bạn buồn chán hoặc cần thay đổi

Example:
  • The audience was becoming restless.

    Khán giả ngày càng bồn chồn.

  • After five years in the job, he was beginning to feel restless.

    Sau năm năm làm việc, anh bắt đầu cảm thấy bồn chồn.

  • The children always get restless on long trips.

    Những đứa trẻ luôn bồn chồn trong những chuyến đi xa.

  • She was in a restless mood.

    Cô đang trong tâm trạng bồn chồn.

  • Lydia had always been a restless child.

    Lydia luôn là một đứa trẻ hiếu động.

without real rest or sleep

không có sự nghỉ ngơi hoặc ngủ thực sự

Example:
  • a restless night

    một đêm không yên

  • He woke from a restless sleep.

    Anh tỉnh dậy sau một giấc ngủ không yên.

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