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B1 — Intermediateadjective

inquieto

restless, anxious, uneasy

Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)

agitatoansiosonervosopreoccupatoirrequieto

Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)

calmotranquilloserenopacificorilassato

Usage note

'Agitato' stresses physical restlessness. 'Ansioso' focuses on anxiety. 'Inquieto' blends both physical and psychological unease.

Example

"Era inquieto e non riusciva a stare fermo neanche un momento."

"He was restless and couldn't stay still for even a moment."

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