RESTIVENESS Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

restiveness

noun

Definition of restiveness

as in turmoil

a disturbed or uneasy state the nighttime tornado warnings were the likely source of the restiveness that could be felt all over town

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as in unease

a state of nervousness marked by sudden jerky movements I sensed that his restiveness at breakfast probably had something to do with the big presentation he would be making at the sales conference

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Recent Examples of restiveness Even from the start, flickers of restiveness appear. — Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 20 May 2026 Now as then, insecurity at Nigerian schools in the north is occurring in the context of a broad rash of violence across the country, from farmer-herder conflicts in the east and central regions, armed banditry attacks in the northwest, and youth restiveness in the south. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 24 Nov. 2025

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Noun

During a 2023 reunion episode of the TLC reality show, Janelle expressed her inner turmoil regarding her views on her union with Kody.

— Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
The turmoil after the removal of former prime minister Imran through a vote of no confidence in April 2022 reverberated through the corridors of power at the PCB.

— Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of turmoil

Noun

Global economic instability has created unease at home, and a property crisis coupled with high youth unemployment has convinced some residents that securing a stable job within the government is the best path.

— Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
There's more unease about opportunities among younger generations.

— Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of unease

Noun

Other factors have contributed to unrest over inflation, some analysts said.

— Max Zahn, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Any potential for unrest or protests related to people’s monitoring of market forecasts is likely to come in the days following the election, while ballots still are being counted, Logan said.

— Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of unrest

Noun

As economic anxiety reshapes American masculinity, a growing subculture of young and working-class men is turning to maxxing out their bodies as a way to reclaim value in a labor market that increasingly devalues physical work.

— Michael Kimmel, Time, 15 Aug. 2026
In other writings found on her cellphone, Clancy detailed her anxiety and depression, challenges raising her children and her hesitation to take new medication.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of anxiety

Noun

For some clubs that were running close to the wire under PSR, the shift will ease regulatory worries, as operating costs are now excluded.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Symptoms Symptoms can include sleeplessness, extreme worry about the baby or childbirth, restlessness and a racing heartbeat.

— Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of worry

Noun

The brain coordinates muscles and nerves while also processing information about balance, vision and the environment around us.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
And the nerves from the very beginning led to this very disciplined approach to trying to fully take over the character and take ownership over his life.

— Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of nerves

Noun

Market jumpiness can serve as a good moment for those nearing the end of their career to make sure their nest egg is prepared for a downturn, Benz said.

— Annie Nova,Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Conference Board economist Dana Peterson noted these state indexes have a history of statistical jumpiness.

— Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025

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