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restlessly Synonyms

Another word for restlessly

Choosing another word for restlessly depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that is unable to rest or relax as a result of anxiety, impatience, or boredom.

Usage Example

"The passengers paced uneasily around the terminal while waiting for the delayed flight to board."

Strongest
uneasily
fidgetily
fretfully
Strong
impatiently
anxiously
nervously
agitatedly

• adverb (Context 2)

In a way that involves constant movement, activity, or change, without pause or stillness.

Usage Example

"The ocean waves surged ceaselessly against the rocky shoreline throughout the night."

Strongest
ceaselessly
Strong
incessantly
continually
endlessly
unabatedly

Opposites of restlessly

The opposite of restlessly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

peacefully
calmly
motionlessly
tranquilly
serenely
patiently
steadily
quietly
See all opposites of restlessly

• Nearby Words

restitch
restitution
restless
restlessly
restlessness
resto
restock

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Restlessly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/restlessly
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