restiveness (Meaning)

Wordnet

restiveness (n)

the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters

characterized by nervousness and quickness to take fright

The crowd exhibited restiveness as they awaited the delayed announcement.
The restiveness of the horses in the stable made it difficult to groom them.
The students' restiveness in class was a sign of their boredom.
The workers' restiveness over the recent pay cuts was palpable in the workplace.
The restiveness of the prisoners made it necessary to tighten security measures.
The restiveness of the travelers on the delayed flight grew with each passing hour.
The restiveness of the audience during the lengthy speech was evident in their fidgeting and coughing.
The restiveness of the elderly patient in the hospital made it difficult for the nurses to provide care.
The restiveness of the animals in the zoo was caused by their lack of space and stimulation.
The restiveness of the protesters grew into a full-blown riot, forcing the police to intervene.

the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters, characterized by nervousness and quickness to take fright

unrest,turmoil, trouble, disquiet, unease, confusion, turbulence, agitation, chaos, anxiety

quiet, quiet, ease, peace, tranquility,ease, peace, tranquillity, tranquility, tranquillity

The crowd exhibited restiveness as they awaited the delayed announcement.

The restiveness of the horses in the stable made it difficult to groom them.

The students' restiveness in class was a sign of their boredom.

The workers' restiveness over the recent pay cuts was palpable in the workplace.