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- [res-tiv]
- /ˈrɛs tɪv/
- /ˈres.tɪv/
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- [res-tiv]
- /ˈrɛs tɪv/
Definitions of restive word
- adjective restive impatient of control, restraint, or delay, as persons; restless; uneasy. 1
- adjective restive refractory; stubborn. 1
- adjective restive refusing to go forward; balky: a restive horse. 1
- adjective restive impatient, restless 1
- adjective restive hard to control 1
- adjective restive If you are restive, you are impatient, bored, or dissatisfied. 0
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Origin of restive
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; rest2 + -ive; replacing late Middle English restif stationary, balking < Old French: inert
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Parts of speech for Restive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
restive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
restive usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for restive
adj restive
- anarchistic — An anarchistic person believes in anarchism. Anarchistic activity or literature promotes anarchism.
- anguished — Anguished means showing or feeling great mental suffering or physical pain.
- anti — You can refer to people who are opposed to a particular activity or idea as antis.
- anti-thetical — of the nature of or involving antithesis.
- appetent — having an eager longing or desire
adjective restive
- agitable — easily agitated or moved
- alarmable — able or prone to be alarmed or disturbed
- contrariant — Contrary; opposed; antagonistic; contradictory.
- noncompliant — failure or refusal to comply, as with a law, regulation, or term of a contract.
- obstinate — firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose, opinion, etc.; not yielding to argument, persuasion, or entreaty.
Antonyms for restive
adj restive
- bundle of nerves — a very nervous person
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