adjective
- Being in a tense state.
- synonyms: edgy, high-strung, highly strung, jittery, jumpy, nervy, overstrung, uptight
- Impatient especially under restriction or delay.
- usage: "the government has done nothing to ease restrictions and manufacturers are growing restive"
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