Restive
Pronunciation: /ˈrɛstɪv/
Restive (adj)
- Not able to stay calm or quiet; moving or acting impatiently because you want something to change.
- Unwilling to accept rules or control; showing resistance because you feel restricted or treated unfairly.
- Difficult to control or guide; behaving in a way that makes planning and handling more complicated.
Restive (adjective)
Examples
- The child was restive during the long lesson.
- The audience became restive when the speaker paused.