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| res·tive [ réstiv ] |
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1. uneasy: uneasy and on the verge of resisting control
  The people grew restive under the rule of the occupying force.
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2. impatient: having little patience and unwilling to tolerate annoyances
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3. obstinate or awkward: unwilling to be guided or controlled
a restive horse
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| [Late 16th century. Alteration of restiff< Old French restif< Latin restare "to rest"] |
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| res·tive·ly adverb |
| res·tive·ness noun |
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