restlessness

About 1.97 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun The state or condition of being restless; an inability to be still, quiet, at peace or comfortable; a feeling of discomfort with stillness causes by anxiety, boredom or other emotions.

   She sat and fidgeted out of restlessness as she waited.

Similar words

uneasiness impatience fidgetiness fidget unease disquiet anxiety disturbance turmoil fuss

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