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restive in Persian

چموش čamuš

/ˈɹɛstɪv/

restive in Persian: چموش (čamuš). In English, restive means impatient under delay, duress, or control.

Persian words for restive

resistant of control; stubborn
چموش čamuš

English meaning of restive

  1. adjective Impatient under delay, duress, or control.
  2. adjective Resistant to control; stubborn.
  3. adjective Refusing to move, especially in a forward direction.

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Questions about restive in Persian

What is the meaning of restive in Persian?
Restive in Persian is چموش (čamuš).
معنی restive چیست؟
Restive: چموش (čamuš).
What does restive mean in English?
Restive means impatient under delay, duress, or control.

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