be impatient
Example Sentences
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Stein could be impatient and demanding at home, too.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026
Harris largely echoed Obama's comments, and told young Generation Z voters she understands why they might be "impatient" for change.
From BBC • Oct. 26, 2024
"The takeaway message is that people can be impatient or exhibit a lack of self-control for many reasons," said corresponding author Ian Krajbich, an associate professor of psychology at UCLA.
From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2024
Brands with the University of Texas at Austin, “have learned to be impatient with patience. The idea of sticking to an unsatisfactory status quo doesn’t stick.”
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 14, 2021
Dr. Cable would be impatient by now, waiting for the signal.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
