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Restless vs Insomnia - What's the difference?

restless | insomnia |

As an adjective restless

is not allowing or affording rest.

As a noun insomnia is

(label).

restless

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Not allowing or affording rest.
  • The night before his wedding was a restless one.
  • Without rest; unable to be still or quiet; uneasy; continually moving.
  • He was a restless child.
    She sat, restless and nervous, and tried to concentrate.
  • Not satisfied to be at rest or in peace; averse to repose; eager for change; discontented.
  • A restless ambition.
  • Deprived of rest or sleep.
  • They remained restless , sitting by the window the entire night.

    Derived terms

    * restlessly * restlessness

    Synonyms

    * antsy

    References

    * *

    Anagrams

    *

    insomnia

    Noun

  • A sleeping disorder that is known for its symptoms of unrest and the inability to sleep.
  • Derived terms

    * insomniac

    Synonyms

    * sleeplessness