— restively , adv. — restiveness , n.
/res"tiv/ , adj.
1. impatient of control, restraint, or delay, as persons; restless; uneasy.
2. refractory; stubborn.
3. refusing to go forward; balky: a restive horse.
[ 1375-1425; REST 2 + -IVE; r. late ME restif stationary, balking ]
Syn. 1. nervous, unquiet. 2. recalcitrant, disobedient, obstinate.
Ant. 1. patient, quiet. 2. obedient, tractable.