restlessness
/ˈɹɛstləsnəs/ noun C2- The state or condition of being restless; an inability to be still, quiet, at peace or comfortable; a feeling of discomfort with stillness causes by anxiety, boredom or other emotions. · She sat and fidgeted out of restlessness as she waited.
Plural restlessnesses
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He (Ames) had observed some restlessness and excitement on the part of Mr.
Dantès reflected, as he worked, on the shout of joy which, with a single word, he could evoke from all these men, if he gave utterance to the one unchanging thought that pervaded his heart; but, far from disclosing this precious secret, he almost feared that he had already said too much, and by his restlessness and continual questions, his minute observations and evident preoccupation, aroused suspicions.
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