impatient
Example Sentences
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I liked it and was impatient with it in equal measure, the way a teacher feels about a lazy, gifted child.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 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
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
German politicians and labor unions are increasingly impatient with the French demands.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026
I keep shooing her away with the promise of board games after dinner, but she’s getting impatient.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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