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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 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

German politicians and labor unions are increasingly impatient with the French demands.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

"These EP tracks couldn't wait; these songs were impatient to be out in the world. They are songs of defiance and dismay," frontman Bono said in a statement.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

Younger leaders were impatient for their chance to take over.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.