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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When Laura insists on returning to Berlin, the impatient, irritated boyfriend reluctantly agrees to drive her back to the train station.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

But infamously impatient Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis sacked Postecoglou just 39 days later, after the experienced manager lost six of his eight games in charge.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

Koffi glanced up to see the merchant’s wife, Bi Mutunga, fanning the air with a distinctly impatient expression.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

impatient

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