Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Restive.
Restive - as an adjective satellite
Being in a tense state
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
edgy9high-strunghighly strungjittery17jumpy19nervy11overstrung14uptight13Impatient especially under restriction or delay
Example: "The government has done nothing to ease restrictions and manufacturers are growing restive"
Restive - as an adjective
Impatient under delay, duress, or control.
Resistant to control; stubborn.
Refusing to move, especially in a forward direction.
Example Sentences
"The restive students grew increasingly impatient with the long wait for their exam results."
"The restive horse refused to stay still and kept fidgeting while being saddled."
"The restive crowd became agitated as they waited for the delayed concert to start."
"He felt restive and anxious before his big job interview."
"The restive toddler wouldn't sit quietly in his high chair during dinner."
Word Game Points
Is RESTIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, restive is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RESTIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is RESTIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, restive is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRESTIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is RESTIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, restive is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRESTIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
