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restive

/ˈrestɪv/adjective

उच्चारण रेस्टिव

बेचैन, अधीर, बेकाबू

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adjective
  1. 1

    formal

    unable to stay still, or unwilling to be controlled, especially because you feel bored or not satisfied

    बेचैन, अधीर, बेकाबू

    • The crowd grew restive as the leader's arrival was delayed.
    • a restive horse

    Synonyms restless fidgety agitated impatient unruly

    Opposite calm patient relaxed settled

◇Word family
restiveness noun
≈Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

restless fidgety agitated impatient unruly

Antonyms

calm patient relaxed settled

?Which word?

Do not confuse restive (restless and hard to control) and restful (peaceful and helping you relax), which have almost opposite meanings.

Restive (बेचैन और काबू में मुश्किल) और restful (शांत और आराम देने वाला) में भ्रमित न हों, क्योंकि इनके अर्थ लगभग विपरीत हैं।