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impatience

[im-pey-shuhns] / ɪmˈpeɪ ʃəns /
NOUN
inability, unwillingness to wait
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anger annoyance anxiety eagerness edginess excitement nervousness restlessness uneasiness
STRONG
agitation avidity disquietude expectancy fretfulness haste hastiness heat impetuosity intolerance irritability rashness restiveness shortness suspense vehemence violence
WEAK
ants in pants irritableness quick temper snappiness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
apathy calm calmness contentment enjoyment happiness joy peace
WEAK
control ease endurance forbearance patience tolerance waiting willingness

Example Sentences

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Tangen asked her about her impatience with U.S.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

A record 68 S&P 1500 CEOs were named in 2025, indicating investor impatience with leaders slow to adapt to an AI-centric future.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

He took my impatience in stride and spoke of plans for me to meet his younger brother soon.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026

During the campaign, Wine embodied the energy and impatience of Uganda's youth, while Museveni cast himself as the seasoned patriarch, the guarantor of stability.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

Finally, Colonel Meecham began his descent, every step a deliberate one, tortoise-slow, designed to augment the impatience of his giddily avaricious offspring.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy