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Definition restive in American English

restive adjective

adjective
/ˈrestɪv/
1

someone who is restive is not willing or able to keep still or be patient and is becoming difficult to control, especially because they are bored or dissatisfied

Example

The speeches were dull and the listening crowd became increasingly restive.

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Definition restive in American English