restive

/'restiv/
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restive

The team grows restive during the long delay.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Impatient, especially under restriction or delay: Describes a state of being unable to stay still or calm due to frustration with constraints, rules, or waiting.
    • Being in a tense, nervous, or unsettled state: Describes a condition of unease, agitation, or restlessness, often in anticipation of something or due to confinement.
Usage Examples
  • Adjective:
    • The crowd grew restive after waiting for hours in the heat without any information.
    • The restive horse refused to stand still in its stall.
    • Investors are becoming restive over the company's lack of a clear strategy.
Advanced Usage
  • "to grow/become restive": This common collocation describes the process of becoming increasingly impatient or agitated.
    • The team grew restive under the manager's constant micromanagement.
  • "a restive mood/atmosphere": Used to describe a collective feeling of tension and impatience.
    • A restive mood settled over the parliament as the debate dragged on.
Variants and Related Words
  • Restively (adverb): In a restless or impatient manner.
    • The audience shifted restively in their seats.
  • Restiveness (noun): The state or quality of being restive.
    • The restiveness of the population was a clear sign of discontent.
Synonyms
  • Agitated: Feeling or appearing troubled or nervous.
  • Fidgety: Inclined to move about restlessly.
  • Uneasy: Feeling anxious or troubled.
  • Impatient: Having or showing a tendency to be quickly irritated or eager for change.
Antonyms
  • Calm: Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions.
  • Patient: Able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious.
  • Placid: Not easily upset or excited.
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • "Champing at the bit": An idiom with a similar meaning, suggesting eagerness and impatience to start something, originally referring to a restless horse.
    • The players were champing at the bit to get back on the field after the rain delay. (Note: This idiom conveys a similar sense of impatience as "restive.")
restive

The team grows restive during the long delay.

Adjective
  1. impatient especially under restriction or delay
    • the government has done nothing to ease restrictions and manufacturers are growing restive
  2. being in a tense state

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