Restless vs Hyperactive - What's the difference?
restless | hyperactive |
Not allowing or affording rest.
Without rest; unable to be still or quiet; uneasy; continually moving.
Not satisfied to be at rest or in peace; averse to repose; eager for change; discontented.
Deprived of rest or sleep.
having an increased state of activity
having attention deficit disorder (no longer used by the scientific community)
As adjectives the difference between restless and hyperactive
is that restless is not allowing or affording rest while hyperactive is having an increased state of activity.restless
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- The night before his wedding was a restless one.
- He was a restless child.
- She sat, restless and nervous, and tried to concentrate.
- A restless ambition.
- They remained restless , sitting by the window the entire night.