restlessly
- a word derived from restless.
Example Sentences
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Family members and friends stood around restlessly in the waiting room, where a hospital worker tried to maintain order in the chaos.
From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026
Musk had been an early investor in Hassabis’s AI company, DeepMind, which was three years into its restlessly ambitious pursuit of artificial general intelligence.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
And Prince Harry's testimony was disarmingly candid, restlessly baring his feelings, and suggesting that his departure from the UK was still unresolved.
From BBC • May 2, 2025
After looking him in the eye as Prongos waited, restlessly tucking his T-shirt into his shorts, Foster extended his hand.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2024
If he stayed at home he restlessly walked the floor.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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