characterized by or showing inability to remain at rest

a restless mood.

unquiet or uneasy, as a person, the mind, or the heart.

never at rest; perpetually agitated or in motion

the restless sea.

without rest; without restful sleep

a restless night.

unceasingly active; averse to quiet or inaction, as persons

a restless crowd.

adjective

agitated , jumpy , nervous , restive

adjective

active , agitated , antsy * , anxious , bundle of nerves , bustling , changeable , disturbed , edgy , fidgeting , fidgety , fitful , footloose * , fretful , hurried , ill at ease , inconstant , intermittent , irresolute , itchy * , jumpy , nervous , nomadic , on edge , perturbed , restive , roving , sleepless , spasmodic , strung out , tossing and turning , transient , troubled , turbulent , uneasy , unpeaceful , unquiet , unrestful , unruly , unsettled , unstable , unsteady , wandering , worriednotes:restive means impatient or fidgety under pressure or restraint; restless is being uneasy , or unable to relax or rest , jittery , skittish , tense , twitchy , agitato , disobedient , erethic , feverish , footloose , impatient , itchy , kicksy-wicksy , obstinate , ornery , rebellious , riotous , unceasing , uptight , worried