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move restlessly

[/muːv ˈrɛstləsli/]
verb phrase
mexer-se inquietamente
1. to move about in an uneasy, agitated, or nervous manner without settling in one place
The child moved restlessly in his seat during the long lecture.
A criança mexia-se inquietamente na cadeira durante a longa palestra.
2. to shift one's position frequently due to discomfort, anxiety, or impatience
She moved restlessly around the waiting room, unable to sit still.
Ela movia-se inquietamente pela sala de espera, incapaz de ficar parada.
Synonyms
fidgetsquirmshiftwriggletwitchpace
Antonyms
sit stillremain calmstay putsettle

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mexer-se inquietamente; remexer-se
Common usage in everyday speech
Rio de Janeiro
mexer-se inquietamente; se remexendo
Informal colloquial usage
São Paulo
mexer-se inquietamente; ficar se mexendo
Standard usage
Portugal
mexer-se inquietamente; agitar-se
Formal and colloquial contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

have ants in one's pants
can't sit still
nervous energy
on edge
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