restlessness
noun/ˈrɛstləsnəs/
Frequency rank: #15,756 most common English word
Meaning
the state of being unable to rest or relax; constant unease or agitation.
Example sentence
After hours of waiting, restlessness made it impossible for him to sit still.
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