Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

the natives are restless

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.35 in modern English

Syllables: the -na-tives are rest-less
IPA

27

Scrabble Score

21

Letters

4

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

A group of agitated people—such as a set of residents, customers, or citizens—is expressing annoyance, distress, or other discomposure.

Humorous

Example Sentences

"This election year, the natives are restless, the senior campaigners say. Long Island voters are angry about high taxes, affordable housing and drugs."
"Gateway has plenty of company in having to deal with frustrated, sometimes irate, customers. […] The natives are restless. Few vendors are spared."
"The natives are restless. Americans of all persuasions at last agree on something. It is a message to their leaders that starts with F and ends with u."

Etymology

Originally a literal description of rebellious aboriginal inhabitants of British colonies, as in: :* New Zealand Parliamentary Debates: Third Session of the Fourth Parliament, Vol. 2, 1868, page 387 ::: As to the Native question, […] The Natives are restless, and seem desirous of fighting.

Usage

Humorous

Questions

What does the natives are restless mean?: A group of agitated people—such as a set of residents, customers, or citizens—is expressing annoyance, distress, or other discomposure.
Where does the natives are restless come from?: Originally a literal description of rebellious aboriginal inhabitants of British colonies, as in: :* New Zealand Parliamentary Debates: Third Session of the Fourth Parliament, Vol. 2, 1868, page 387 ::: As to the Native question, […] The Natives are restless, and seem desirous of fighting.

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