impatient

[im-pey-shuhnt] / ɪmˈpeɪ ʃənt /

ADJECTIVE

unable, unwilling to wait

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anxious eager irritable keen restless testy thirsty

WEAK

abrupt agog antsy appetent ardent athirst avid breathless brusque chafing choleric curt demanding dying to edgy feverish fretful hasty having short fuse headlong hot under collar hot-tempered impetuous indignant intolerant irascible itchy on pins and needles quick-tempered racing one's motor ripe snappy straining sudden unforbearing unindulgent vehement violent

Antonyms

STRONGEST

happy unconcerned unenthusiastic

WEAK

controlled easygoing enduring forbearing laid-back patient tolerant waiting willing

Example Sentences

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It’s a lot of back and forth, and as Goyer notes, people can get impatient in the haze of grief.

From MarketWatch

That first year, though, I had many moments with my boss where he seemed impatient with me for not catching on quickly.

From MarketWatch

"Fans and media are increasingly impatient with what they see as excessive complexity," Chinellato added.

From BBC

German politicians and labor unions are increasingly impatient with the French demands.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I did occupational therapy when I was in impatient treatment, like art and pottery and songwriting, and that's how I got back into music," she says.

From BBC

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