Canadian English Meaning of restive

restless

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Definitions and Meaning of restive in English

Wordnet

restive (s)

being in a tense state

impatient especially under restriction or delay

Webster

restive (a.)

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

Inactive; sluggish.

Impatient under coercion, chastisement, or opposition; refractory.

Uneasy; restless; averse to standing still; fidgeting about; -- applied especially to horses.

FAQs About the word restive

restless

being in a tense state, impatient especially under restriction or delayUnwilling to go on; obstinate in refusing to move forward; stubborn; drawing back., Inact

defiant,rebel,rebellious,stubborn,adamant,uncooperative,contrary,contumacious,disobedient,dissident

acquiescent,agreeable,Amenable,amiable,compatible,Conformable,cooperative,deferential,docile,obedient

restitutor => restorer, restituent, restitution => restitution, restitute => compensate, resting spore => resting spore, resting potential => Resting potential,