restive — unable to remain still, impatient, or unwilling to be controlled
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: unable to remain still, impatient, or unwilling to be controlled
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrestɪv/
Korean meaning: 가만히 있지 못하는, 조급해하는, 통제받기를 거부하는
Korean pronunciation: **레**스티브
Example Sentences
- The students became restive during the three-hour lecture about tax regulations.
- My cat gets restive whenever the vacuum cleaner comes out of the closet.
- The audience grew restive as the politician avoided answering the direct question.
restive
ADJECTIVE//ˈrestɪv//
unable to remain still, impatient, or unwilling to be controlled
A restive passenger refuses to stay calm during the flight delay
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The restive horse won't join the festive scene, despite digestive treats!
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Origin
From Latin 'restare' meaning 'to remain or stay behind,' but ironically developed to mean 'unable to stay still.' The word reflects the psychology of becoming more restless when forced to remain in place.
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“The students became restive during the three-hour lecture about tax regulations.”
“My cat gets restive whenever the vacuum cleaner comes out of the closet.”
“The audience grew restive as the politician avoided answering the direct question.”
“Children become restive when they're kept indoors on a sunny day.”
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