adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
restlessly; aimlessly; without purpose
Describes moving around without a clear goal, often with a sense of restlessness or lack of direction. Commonly used with verbs like 歩く or 動く.
彼は部屋の中をうろうろ歩き回った。
He paced restlessly around the room.
迷子の子犬が公園をうろうろしていた。
A lost puppy was wandering aimlessly in the park.
noun or participle which takes 'suru'
loiter; hang around; wander aimlessly
Verb sense (うろうろする) for lingering in a place without clear purpose, often with a nuance of idleness or suspiciousness. Related to うろつく.
See also: うろつく
駅前でうろうろしていると、警察に声をかけられた。
While loitering in front of the station, I was approached by the police.
彼は何をするでもなく、街をうろうろしていた。
He was just hanging around town doing nothing in particular.
noun or participle which takes 'suru'
be restless; fidget; fuss
Describes a state of nervous restlessness or inability to stay still, often due to anxiety or impatience. Used as うろうろする.
試験の結果が気になって、家の中をうろうろしている。
Worried about the exam results, I'm pacing restlessly around the house.
子供が退屈して、部屋の中をうろうろし始めた。
The child got bored and started fidgeting around the room.