1. the quality or state of being restless, impatient, or difficult to control

Examples

• The students showed increasing restiveness as the long lecture continued.
• The horse’s restiveness made it difficult for the rider to maintain control.
• Political restiveness grew among the citizens after the controversial decision.
• The crowd’s restiveness was evident as they waited hours for the delayed concert.
• Her restiveness during meetings often led to productive but heated discussions.
• The restiveness of the protesters increased as negotiations stalled.