Definition

Adverb: - In an agitated or turbulent manner: The word "unquietly" describes the way an action is performed, specifically with a lack of calm, restlessness, or disturbance. It is the adverbial form of "unquiet."

Usage

"Unquietly" is used to modify a verb, describing how an action characterized by agitation, turbulence, or unease is carried out. It is a formal and somewhat literary word.

Examples

• The leaves rustled unquietly in the stormy wind.
• He paced unquietly back and forth across the room, waiting for the news.
• The crowd murmured unquietly as the controversial announcement was made.

Advanced Usage

• Literary and Descriptive Contexts: "Unquietly" is often found in literary, descriptive, or formal writing to convey a specific atmosphere of unease or disturbance.
  • The spirit was said to walk unquietly through the halls of the old mansion.

Variants and Related Words

• Unquiet (adjective): Not quiet or calm; restless, disturbed.
  • She had an unquiet mind, filled with worries.
• Unquietness (noun): The state or quality of being unquiet.
  • The unquietness of the sea mirrored his inner turmoil.

Synonyms

• Restlessly: In a constantly moving or agitated way.
• Agitatedly: In a troubled or nervous manner.
• Turbulently: In a chaotic, disturbed, or violently irregular way.

Antonyms

• Quietly: In a calm, gentle, or silent manner.
• Peacefully: In a peaceful, tranquil way.
• Calmly: In a relaxed and quiet manner, without agitation.

Adverb

1. with agitation or turbulence