Meaning & use
restlessly
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In a way that shows an inability to rest, relax, or stay still, often due to anxiety or impatience.
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He paced restlessly in the waiting room, checking his phone every few seconds.
The children shifted restlessly in their seats as the ceremony dragged on.
A note on using this word
Formed from restless, combining rest with the negating suffix -less plus the adverbial -ly.
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fidgetilyuneasily
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