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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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It’s not the only thing with which Lagarde is impatient.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

When Laura insists on returning to Berlin, the impatient, irritated boyfriend reluctantly agrees to drive her back to the train station.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Investors have gotten impatient about DraftKings’s prediction markets timeline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

"Fans and media are increasingly impatient with what they see as excessive complexity," Chinellato added.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

“There, there, there!” with the impatient movement of her fingers.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens