restless
intermediateB1/ˈrɛstləs/ · rest-less
unable to rest or relax; constantly in motion.
Meanings
unable to rest or relax; constantly in motion.
آرام یا سکون نہ کرنے والا؛ مسلسل حرکت میں۔
بےچین
bechain
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.
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💡 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.