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Meaning of word restive from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.
restive adjective
Meaning : Being in a tense state.
Synonyms : edgy, high-strung, highly strung, jittery, jumpy, nervy, overstrung, uptight
Meaning : Impatient especially under restriction or delay.
Example :
The government has done nothing to ease restrictions and manufacturers are growing restive.
