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restless

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/ˈrɛstləs/ · rest-less

unable to rest or relax; constantly in motion.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

unable to rest or relax; constantly in motion.

آرام یا سکون نہ کرنے والا؛ مسلسل حرکت میں۔

بےچین

bechain

Synonyms

uneasyagitatedfidgetyبے سکونمضطرباودھم

Antonyms

calmrestfulpeacefulپرامنسکونآرام دہ

Common Collocations

  • restless night
  • restless spirit
  • restless energy

Example Sentences

She felt restless during the long meeting, unable to focus.

طویل میٹنگ کے دوران وہ بےچین محسوس کر رہی تھی، توجہ مرکوز کرنے سے قاصر تھی۔

Tawil meeting ke doran woh bechain mehsoos kar rahi thi, tawajjo markooz karne se qasr thi.

The restless children couldn't sit still in the classroom.

بےچین بچے کلاس میں خاموش بیٹھ نہیں سکتے تھے۔

Bechain bache class mein khamosh baith nahi sakte the.

He was restless all night, worrying about the exam.

وہ ساری رات بےچین رہا، امتحان کی فکر میں۔

Woh saari raat bechain raha, imtihan ki fikar mein.

Easily Confused With

restored:Restless refers to a state of agitation, while restored indicates the action of returning something to a former state.

Word Family

restlessness
nounبےقراری
rest
verbآرام کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of restless as a lack of rest.

Imagine a person tossing and turning in bed, unable to sleep.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

تیری یادوں میں ہوں بے چین میں ساری رات، ایک پل بھی آ نہیں سکیں مجھ کو خواب میں

Teri yaadon mein hun bechain main saari raat, Ek pal bhi aa nahi sakain mujh ko khwab mein

In your memories, I am restless all night, Even for a moment, you cannot come to me in dreams.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

آگ میں نہ بیٹھو، بےچینی کا خیال رکھو

Aag mein na baitho, bechaini ka khayal rakho

Do not sit in the fire; be mindful of restlessness.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "restless" — not at rest

First known use: 14th century

The word 'restless' has evolved from Old English origins, combining 'rest' with the suffix '-less' indicating lack or absence.