restiveness
The characteristic of being restiveThe characteristic of being restive.
US/ɹˈɛstɪvnəs/
» The horse of the fair huntress showed symptoms of impatience and restiveness.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)The characteristic of being restive.
The characteristic of being resistant of control, stubborn.
Examples
1 sentencesThe horse of the fair huntress showed symptoms of impatience and restiveness.
Forms
plural: restivenesses| Singular | restiveness |
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uncountable
Synonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- characterized by nervousness and quickness to take fright:skittishness
- the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters:jitterinessjumpinessnervousness
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedrestive
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable