Restless and Unsettling

Restless

Restless adjective - Marked by or causing agitation or uncomfortable feelings.
Usage example: the figure skater was visibly restless as she waited for her scores to be posted

Unsettling and restless are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Unsettling" instead an adjective "Restless".

Unsettling

Unsettling adjective - Marked by or causing agitation or uncomfortable feelings.
Usage example: had the unsettling task of picking out a coffin and making the other funeral arrangements for his father

Restless and unsettling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Restless" instead an adjective "Unsettling".

Nearby Words: unsettled, unsettle
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