Synonyms of restive
12 similar words
Another word for restive is rebellious. Other synonyms of restive are fidgety, unruly, disobedient and uncooperative.
Synonyms and similar words for restive
adjectiveImpatient under delay, duress, or control.
- anxious
- champing at the bit
- fidgetyHaving, or pertaining to, a tendency to fidget; restless.
- restless
- uneasy
adjectiveResistant to control; stubborn.
- disobedientNot obedient.
- rebelliousShowing rebellion.
- recalcitrant
- refractory
- uncooperativeNot cooperative.
- unrulyWild; uncontrolled.
adjectiveRefusing to move, especially in a forward direction.
- balkyRefusing to proceed or cooperate.
Meaning of restive
- adjective Impatient under delay, duress, or control.
- adjective Resistant to control; stubborn.
- adjective Refusing to move, especially in a forward direction.
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Questions about synonyms of restive
- What is another word for restive?
- Restive has 12 synonyms on Word.ws, such as rebellious, fidgety, unruly, disobedient and uncooperative.
- What does restive mean?
- Restive means impatient under delay, duress, or control.
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