arrestive

/ɑrˈɛstɪv/

Definitions

1. adjective

tending to be unmanageable or resistant to control; unruly.

“The arrestive horse bucked the rider off its back.”

2. noun

the state of being unmanageable or resistant to control; unruliness.

“The manager tried to address the arrestive behavior in the team.”

Synonyms

  • unmanageable
  • unruly

Antonyms

  • compliant
  • docile