noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The characteristic of being restive. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   characterized by nervousness and quickness to take fright wordnet
3. 3
   The characteristic of being resistant of control, stubborn. wordnet
4. 4
   the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

ailmentanxietybigotrycallousnesscold comfortdefiance

Example

More examples

"The horse of the fair huntress showed symptoms of impatience and restiveness."

Etymology

From restive + -ness.

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