Dozy and Restive

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Dozy adjective - Desiring or needing sleep.

Usage example: the big Thanksgiving dinner left us all feeling satisfied and dozy

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Restive is an antonym for dozy.

Nearby Words: doze, dozing, dozed, dozily

Restive adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.

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Dozy is an antonym for restive.

Nearby Words: rest, restless, resting, restlessly, restively

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