Crossword Genius

Uneasy sleep I have (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

restive

'uneasy' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'sleep i have' is the wordplay.
'sleep' becomes 'rest' (synonyms).
'i have' becomes 'ive'.
'rest'+'ive'='RESTIVE'

(Other definitions for restive that I've seen before include "It veers around, resisting control" , "Resisting control, nervous or impatient" , "Uneasy, nervous" , "Impatient of authority" , "Unable to stay still" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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