Drowsy and Restless

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Drowsy adjective - Desiring or needing sleep.

Usage example: the drowsy students shuffled into the first-period class

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Restless is an antonym for drowsy.

Nearby Words: drowse, drowsing, drowsiness, drowsed, drowsily

Restless adjective - Lacking or denying rest.

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Drowsy is an antonym for restless.

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