Relaxed and Restive

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Relaxed adjective - Without strain or anxiety.

Usage example: a relaxed and informal discussion

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Restive is an antonym for relaxed.

Nearby Words: relax, relaxation, relaxing

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

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Relaxed is an antonym for restive in topics: restless, impatient.

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

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Restive and Relaxed. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/relaxed/restive

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