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restive

/'r/E/st/I/v/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Unwilling to go on; obstinate in refusing to move forward; stubborn; drawing back.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. being in a tense state

    adj.all

    Synonyms edgy high-strung highly strung jittery jumpy nervy overstrung uptight

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. impatient especially under restriction or delay

    adj.all

    Examples
    The government has done nothing to ease restrictions and manufacturers are growing restive.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

resting potentialresting sporerestinguishrestituterestitutionrestitutorrestivelyrestivenessrestlessrestless legsrestless legs syndromerestlessly

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