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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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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

Kassis, presumably worried that the arms stockpiles would become unavailable to him, became impatient.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 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

I’m already shaking my head, impatient myself at his lack of understanding.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse