1. in a restless or impatient manner; showing resistance to control or restraint

Examples

• The horse moved restively in its stall, eager to run free.
• The students shifted restively in their seats during the long lecture.
• She waited restively for the test results to arrive.
• The crowd grew restively as the delay continued.
• The child fidgeted restively during the formal dinner.
• He paced restively around the waiting room.