Definitions

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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They are getting impatient with the Fed’s inability to control inflation that has contributed to rising yields and sinking bond prices.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Perhaps, too, have we voters become too impatient?

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Some investors appear to be getting impatient, pointing to Musk’s lofty promises about the rollout.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

I don’t pay attention to eye rolls or impatient sighs that might have once given me pause.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

“He’s here, all right. He just stepped outside for some air,” the Earl of Maytag snapped, for it was his turn at billiards and he was impatient to resume playing.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

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