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restive

adjectiveHigh-frequency wordMore R words

restless and impatient, especially under restraint or control

In a sentence

The crowd grew restive as the delayed concert showed no sign of starting.

Synonyms
restlessfidgetyuneasyedgy
Antonyms
calmcontentplacid

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