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restive

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restive in WordNet English dictionary

adjective
  1. being in a tense state
    edgy  high-strung  highly strung  jittery  jumpy  nervy  overstrung  restive  uptight 
  2. impatient especially under restriction or delay
    "the government has done nothing to ease restrictions and manufacturers are growing restive"
    restive 
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