restiveness
UK: ˈrɛstɪvnəs | US: ˈrɛstɪvnəs
n. The state of being restless, impatient, or difficult to control.
n. A tendency to resist authority or discipline.
The word "restiveness" derives from "restive," which originally referred to horses refusing to move forward (from Old French restif, meaning "inclined to remain still"). Over time, "restive" shifted to describe human impatience or resistance. The suffix "-ness" (from Old English -nes) transforms the adjective into a noun denoting a state or quality. Thus, "restiveness" encapsulates the idea of stubborn resistance or agitation.
The crowd's restiveness grew as the delayed concert showed no signs of starting.
Her restiveness during meetings made it clear she disagreed with the new policy.
The horse's restiveness made it difficult for the rider to maintain control.
Political restiveness spread through the region after the controversial election.
His restiveness in class often led to conflicts with the teacher.