The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word RESTIVE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result RESTIVE
- On street this person's becoming rebellious
- On leave, this writer’s becoming unruly
- After lay-off from acting I have to be uneasy
- Uneasy sleep I have
- Unsettled balance I have put together
- Proffer no Government support at first, appearing uneasy
- Nervous, caught in forest I venture
- Agitated and always upset about IT’s rise
- I have to support others who are nervous
- Unable to sit still, Methuselah has to follow others
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What does RESTIVE mean?
RESTIVE adjective- Impatient under delay, duress, or control.
- Resistant to control; stubborn.
- Refusing to move, especially in a forward direction.