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How to pronounce “restive”
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Pronunciation guide for restive
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of restive with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 3 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- The Conspiracy That Never Dies
were getting a bit restive.
- Definition summary
- Impatient under delay, duress, or control.
Example 1 of 3
How to pronounce restive
The Conspiracy That Never Dies

were getting a bit restive.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “restive”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- Impatient under delay, duress, or control.
- Resistant to control; stubborn.
- Refusing to move, especially in a forward direction.
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