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restlessly
[/ˈrɛstləsli/]
adverb
inquietamente
1.
in a manner characterized by inability to rest or relax; without peace or tranquility
She paced restlessly around the waiting room.
Ela andava inquietamente pela sala de espera.
2.
in a way that shows constant movement or agitation
The child shifted restlessly in his seat during the long movie.
A criança se mexia inquietamente em seu assento durante o filme longo.
3.
with a continuous feeling of dissatisfaction or unease
He slept restlessly, troubled by nightmares.
Ele dormiu inquietamente, perturbado por pesadelos.
Synonyms
uneasily
agitatedly
nervously
anxiously
impatiently
Antonyms
peacefully
calmly
quietly
serenely
patiently
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
inquietamente
most common usage
Brazil
desassossegadamente
more formal or literary
Portugal
inquietamente
standard usage, same as Brazilian
Portugal
sem descanso
alternative phrase meaning 'without rest'
Related Idioms & Phrases
rest easy
give someone no rest
toss and turn
can't sit still
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