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restive

/ɹˈɛstɪv/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

adjective

  1. being in a tense state
  2. impatient especially under restriction or delay
    “the government has done nothing to ease restrictions and manufacturers are growing restive”

Synonyms for restive

Words that rhyme with restive

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