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RESTIVENESS

\ɹˈɛstɪvnəs], \ɹˈɛstɪvnəs], \ɹ_ˈɛ_s_t_ɪ_v_n_ə_s]\

Definitions of RESTIVENESS

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1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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characterized by nervousness and quickness to take fright

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

characterized by nervousness and quickness to take fright

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Obstinacy or unwillingness to move forward; obstinate unwillingness or impatience-sometimes spelt restiff.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. Quality or state of being restive.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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