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