Crossword Genius

On balance, not so unable to stay still (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

restless

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'unable to stay still' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'on balance not' is the wordplay.
'on' says to put letters next to each other.
'balance' becomes 'rest' (I've seen this before).
'not' becomes 'less' (I've seen this in other clues).
'rest'+'less' is 'RESTLESS'.

'so' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for restless that I've seen before include "Unsettled, fidgety" , "Constantly active" , "Worried and uneasy" , "Uneasy and agitated" , "Wakeful" .)

Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.