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restive

The correct spelling is restive.

How to pronounce restive

adjective

IPA: /ˈɹɛstɪv/

Say it like: Res-tiv-e

The correct spelling is restive. Impatient under delay, duress, or control.

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Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Impatient under delay, duress, or control.
  2. 2.Resistant to control; stubborn.
  3. 3.Refusing to move, especially in a forward direction.

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