restiveness
Example Sentences
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That quieted the restiveness among the ranks for a time, but Johnson has always had to look over his shoulder.
From Salon ● Dec. 14, 2025
For the 66 years prior to her decision to transition from male to female, Lucy Sante existed in a “prison of denial,” alternating between vague restiveness and profound discontent.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 2024
And the restiveness of the bond market has unnerved stocks to boot - even though the earnings and interest implications of accelerating growth are competing influences.
From Reuters ● Aug. 17, 2023
“It’s a difficult mission,” said Baldo, who is overseeing the search and rescue, citing Mayon’s restiveness, steep slope and the fickle weather.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 21, 2023
The restiveness, the self- consciousness, and the need to oppose disappeared.
From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
