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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That is not likely to satisfy an impatient president.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

Kassis, presumably worried that the arms stockpiles would become unavailable to him, became impatient.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

There was the safety dummy that was misappropriated by impatient commuters.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Sir Keir said: "Incumbent governments quite often get results like that mid-term, but I do understand that voters are frustrated. They're impatient for change."

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

“I know it will. Happy Amy!” and Jo sighed, then smiled brightly as Professor Bhaer opened the gate with an impatient push.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

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