rastløs

Rastløs is a Norwegian adjective describing a person or mood characterized by a lack of calm, a desire to move or act, or difficulty staying in one place. It corresponds to the English word restless and can describe both feelings and behavior.

Etymology: The term is formed from rast meaning rest and the suffix -løs meaning without, so literally "without rest." It has cognates in Danish (rastløs) and Swedish (rastlös).

Usage: In everyday language it can describe someone who cannot sit still, is impatient, or is unsettled. It can refer to physical restlessness (fidgeting, pacing) as well as psychological restlessness (pervasive unease, need for change). Example: "Han var rastløs hele dagen." "Hun ble rastløs under foredraget."

Rastløshet as a noun: The noun rastløshet denotes restlessness as a state or feeling.

Medical and psychological context: Restlessness can be a symptom or side effect of various conditions, including anxiety disorders, ADHD, mania, delirium, withdrawal, and sleep disorders. It may also arise from environmental factors such as overstimulation or uncomfortable surroundings. Treatment depends on the underlying cause and can include psychotherapy, medication, sleep hygiene, stress management, and addressing physical health.

Synonyms and antonyms: Some Norwegian synonyms include uro and nervøsitet; antonyms include rolig, avslappet, still.