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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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The gathering reflects mounting impatience with the slow pace of global negotiations.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

But she faces growing impatience from Venezuelans struggling to pay for food, medicine and other basics.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Tangen asked her about her impatience with U.S.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

The US President has previously signalled his impatience with the lack of swift progress in solving the four-year conflict.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

My anger and impatience bleed out from me and into the ground.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

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