Restive

Synonyms of restive

• agitated
• restless
• impatient

Antonyms of restive

• calm
• composed
• tranquil

Collocations of restive

restive horse

Frequency: 80 %

The restive horse refused to be tamed by the trainer.

restive crowd

Frequency: 70 %

The restive crowd grew impatient waiting for the concert to start.

restive child

Frequency: 60 %

The restive child fidgeted in his seat during the long ceremony.

restive employee

Frequency: 50 %

The restive employee was ready to quit due to the lack of opportunities for growth.

restive students

Frequency: 45 %

The restive students were eager to finish the exam and leave the classroom.

Idiomatic Expressions for restive

• Phrase: restive crowd
  Meaning: a group of people who are becoming restless, agitated, or difficult to control
  Usage: The protesters grew increasingly restive as the hours passed without any response from the government.