unquietly

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ʌnˈkwaɪtli/

KK: /ʌnˈkwaɪtli/

adverb

Definition

In a way that is restless or disturbed, often causing anxiety or unease.

Example

She paced unquietly in the waiting room, unable to sit still.

Conversation

I couldn’t help but notice how you were moving unquietly during the meeting yesterday.

Yeah, I was a bit restless; I really wanted to share my ideas.

I get that! Sometimes it's hard to sit still when you're excited about something.

Exactly! Next time, I’ll try to be more composed.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

restlessly

uneasily

agitatedly

Antonyms

calmly

quietly

peacefully

Root Explanation

Unquietly → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "quiet" (from Latin "quietus", meaning at rest or calm) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "unquietly" means in a manner that is not calm or restless.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'calm' ('quiet') — so when something is unquietly, it is not calm.

Visually Confused Words

inquietly