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Restlessly: meaning, definitions and examples

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restlessly

 

[ หˆrษ›stlษ™sli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in the context of being unable to relax or stay still

In a manner showing a lack of rest or relaxation; in a way that conveys unease or agitation. Restlessly can refer to physical movement or mental turmoil.

Synonyms

agitatedly, anxiously, fidgetily

Examples of usage

  • She paced restlessly around the room, unable to sit still.
  • The child tossed and turned restlessly in bed, unable to fall asleep.
Context #2 | Adverb

in the context of being unable to stay in one place for long

In a way that suggests a lack of contentment with one's current location or situation; with a desire for change or movement. Restlessly can imply a sense of dissatisfaction or longing for something different.

Synonyms

uneasily, yearningly

Examples of usage

  • He wandered restlessly around the city, searching for something he couldn't name.
  • The explorer's heart beat restlessly, yearning for the next adventure.

Translations

Translations of the word "restlessly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inquietamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‡เคšเฅˆเคจเฅ€ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ruhelos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gelisah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตัะฟะพะบั–ะนะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niespokojnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฝใก็€ใ‹ใชใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท inquietement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inquietamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท huzursuzca

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถˆ์•ˆํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู‚ู„ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ neklidnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nepokojne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธๅฎ‰ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nemirno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณrรณlega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะทะฐัั‹ะทะดะฐะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒฌแƒ”แƒกแƒ แƒ˜แƒ’แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ narahat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inquietamente

Etymology

The word 'restlessly' is derived from the root word 'restless,' which originated from the Old English word 'restlฤ“as.' The concept of restlessness has been present throughout history, reflecting human tendencies towards movement, change, and exploration. The adverb 'restlessly' captures the essence of this inner drive for action and progression, symbolizing a perpetual quest for something beyond the current state of being.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,417, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.