0 beginning to show displeasure, impatience, boredom etc, eg at delay, discipline etc; restless. -- resah, gelisah
We are getting a little bored and restive through being con- tinuously told that we must await the report.
However, on this occasion it is apparent that not everyone approves of his performance and the circus audience is restive and noisy.
When public opinion is too restive to be quietened by indifference?
There are indications that these are all very restive.
Those countries are becoming restive, largely for the reason that they see themselves being held back while others are moving forward so fast economically.
I can see that some shipowners are restive on the other side.
The public is exceedingly restive of the expenditure because in many parts they feel that they are not getting value for it.
He is not at his best when he seems restive.
