English adjective: restive | |||
1. | restive being in a tense state | ||
Synonyms | edgy, high-strung, highly strung, jittery, jumpy, nervy, overstrung, uptight | ||
Similar | tense | ||
Antonyms | relaxed | ||
2. | restive impatient especially under restriction or delay | ||
Samples | The government has done nothing to ease restrictions and manufacturers are growing restive. | ||
Similar | impatient | ||
Antonyms | patient | ||