restlessness

plural restlessnesses

1. uncountableusuallyThe 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.

   2 more examples

   With nothing to occupy his attention, Mr Enniscorthy began to manifest an unhappy restlessness that increased until the play had been proceeding for some few minutes.

   1923, Ernest Bramah [pseudonym; Ernest Brammah Smith], “(please specify the page)”, in The Eyes of Max Carrados, London: Grant Richards, →OCLC

   A feeling of restlessness and an urge to move in your arms, legs or torso is a state of hyperarousal and can keep you from a good night’s sleep, she said.

   2024 March 11, Madeline Holcombe, “What to do on the nights you are struggling with insomnia, according to experts”, in CNN