Restless vs Irritable - What's the difference?
restless | irritable | Related terms |
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.
Capable of being irritated.
Easily exasperated or excited.
Responsive to stimuli.
As adjectives the difference between restless and irritable
is that restless is not allowing or affording rest while irritable is capable of being irritated.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.