Associations to the word «Restive»

Wiktionary

RESTIVE, adjective. Impatient under delay, duress, or control.
RESTIVE, adjective. Resistant of control; stubborn.
RESTIVE, adjective. Refusing to move, especially in a forward direction.

Dictionary definition

RESTIVE, adjective. Being in a tense state.
RESTIVE, adjective. Impatient especially under restriction or delay; "the government has done nothing to ease restrictions and manufacturers are growing restive".

Wise words

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C. S. Lewis