Restive

Definition:

• (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.

Compare restive with other words:

festive vs. restive

restive vs. skittish

restive vs. restrive

rebellious vs. restive

patient vs. restive

balky vs. restive

restive vs. uncooperative

restive vs. unruly

refractory vs. restive

recalcitrant vs. restive

restive vs. uneasy

disobedient vs. restive

restive vs. restless

anxious vs. restive

fidgety vs. restive

restive vs. stubborn

control vs. restive

duress vs. restive

delay vs. restive

restiff vs. restive