restlessly

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He tapped his fingers restlessly on the wooden desk.

Definition

Adverb: In a restless manner; characterized by an inability to stay still, calm, or at ease, often showing signs of agitation, boredom, or anxiety.

Usage

The adverb "restlessly" describes how an action is performed. It modifies verbs to indicate that the action is done with a lack of rest, calmness, or peace. It often implies fidgeting, pacing, or an unsettled state of mind.

Examples

• She waited restlessly for the test results, checking her phone every minute.
• The child tossed and turned restlessly in his bed, unable to sleep.
• He paced restlessly around the room before the important meeting.

Advanced Usage

• Figurative Use: Can describe abstract concepts like thoughts or time passing in an unsettled way.
  • Her mind wandered restlessly from one worry to another.
  • The night passed restlessly for the entire household.

Variants and Related Words

• Restless (Adjective): Unable to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom.
  • The audience grew restless during the long delay.
• Restlessness (Noun): The state or quality of being restless.
  • A feeling of restlessness made him want to travel.

Synonyms

• Uneasily
• Fidgetily
• Agitatedly
• Nervously

Antonyms

• Calmly
• Peacefully
• Quietly
• Still

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a restless manner
   • he cracked his knuckles restlessly