restlessly

• Adverb, das eine Unfähigkeit bezeichnet, ruhig zu bleiben oder sich zu entspannen; beschreibt Handlungen, die aus Unruhe, Angst, Langeweile oder Ungeduld heraus ständig in Bewegung oder erregt ausgeführt werden.

An adverb meaning "in a restless manner" — unable to rest, relax, or stay still due to anxiety, boredom, or impatience. It describes actions performed with constant movement or agitation.

1. Unable to stay stillB2formal

   In a way that shows an inability to relax or stay calm, often due to boredom, anxiety, or impatience.

   Unruhig

   • He paced restlessly around the waiting room.
   • She shifted restlessly in her seat during the long lecture.
   • The child slept restlessly, tossing and turning all night.

   Synonymeanxiouslyimpatientlynervouslyrestivelyuneasily

   Antonymecalmlycomposedlycontentedlypeacefullyserenelytranquilly

2. Seeking change or activityB2formal

   In a way that shows a desire for constant change or new activity, often due to dissatisfaction.

   Unruhig

   • He moved restlessly from job to job, never satisfied.
   • She wandered restlessly through the empty house.
   • The crowd waited restlessly for the concert to begin.

   Synonymeimpatientlyrestively

   Antonymecalmlycontentedlypeacefullytranquilly