Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Restive

• (a.) Unwilling to go on; obstinate in refusing to move forward; stubborn; drawing back.
• (a.) Inactive; sluggish.
• (a.) Impatient under coercion, chastisement, or opposition; refractory.
• (a.) Uneasy; restless; averse to standing still; fidgeting about; -- applied especially to horses.

Synonyms of Restive

• Edgy
• High-Strung
• Highly Strung
• Jittery
• Jumpy
• Nervy
• Overstrung
• Uptight

Antonyms of Restive

Homophones of Restive