Unrestful

Part of speech: adjective

Definitions

1. Marked by an absence of tranquility or serenity
2. Inducing feelings of agitation or discomfort in various circumstances
3. Not characterized by calmness or tranquility, often reflecting disturbance or agitation ; producing a sense of discomfort or unease in people or situations

Etymology: "Unrestful" is simply the English prefix "un-", meaning "not," attached to "restful," which describes something that gives rest or calm. The result is a plain negation: a state that is not restful. It is not a rare or specialized coinage; both parts are ordinary, native English building blocks, so the word needs little more than its parts to be understood. The base "restful" is formed from "rest" with the suffix "-ful," which turns a noun into an adjective meaning "full of" or "characterized by." Put together, "restful" describes something full of rest, and "unrestful" describes something lacking that quality, here meaning marked by agitation, restlessness, or disturbance.

Synonyms: disturbed, restless, troubled

Antonyms: peaceful, calm, tranquil