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restive

/'rɛstɪv/

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

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impatient

Examples of restive

"the government has done nothing to ease restrictions and manufacturers are growing restive"