Restive (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Impatient especially under restriction or delay; "the government has done nothing to ease restrictions and manufacturers are growing restive".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Meaning 2
Being in a tense state.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The crowd grew restive as the delayed concert failed to start on time, with some fans chanting for refunds.
- The restive atmosphere in the room was palpable as the two opposing sides engaged in a heated debate.
- After hours of waiting in line, the restive crowd began to murmur and complain about the slow pace of the service.
- The restive mood of the city was evident in the protests and demonstrations that erupted in response to the government's announcement.
- As the storm raged on outside, the restive passengers on the plane grew increasingly anxious, wondering if they would ever be able to land safely.