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Unrest vs Restless - What's the difference?

unrest | restless |

As a noun unrest

is a state of trouble, confusion and turbulence, especially in a political context; a time of riots, demonstrations and protests.

As an adjective restless is

not allowing or affording rest.

unrest

English

(wikipedia unrest)

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A state of trouble, confusion and turbulence, especially in a political context; a time of riots, demonstrations and protests.

    • Derived terms

    * civil unrest

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    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

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