Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
retive
Adjective
/ˈrɛtɪv/
Definition
Restive, unable to keep still or silent; resistant to control.
Examples
- She grew increasingly retive during the long meeting, unable to focus on the speaker.
- The retive horse refused to accept the rider’s commands and kept sidestepping.
Meaning
The term ‘retive’ refers to a state of agitation where an individual is not only restless but also shows a tendency to resist authority or restraint.
Synonyms
- restive
- unruly
- rebellious
- agitated