What does impatient mean?
Impatient means Restless, short of temper, and intolerant of delays..
Impatient
/ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/ · adjective
Meaning
Restless, short of temper, and intolerant of delays..
Definitions by Sense
- Restless, short of temper, and intolerant of delays.
- Anxious and eager, especially to begin or have something.
- (obsolete) Not to be borne; unendurable.
- Prompted by, or exhibiting, impatience.
Example Sentences
She dances when she becomes impatient.
The impatient man will not give himself time to be informed of the matter that lies before him.
For, if (ſaid he) you throw among five Yahoos as much Food as would be ſufficient for fifty, they will, inſtead of eating peaceably, fall together by the ears, each ſingle one impatient to have all to itſelf; […]
Dismayed with so defperate deadly wound, And eke impatient of unwonted payne, He lowdly bray'd with beastly yelling sownd
impatient speeches or replies
What, will you tear / Impatient answers from my gentle tongue?
Synonyms for impatient
Antonyms for impatient
Related Words
Word Forms
- more impatient
- most impatient
- inpatient
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for impatient?
Common synonyms include restive, short, raring, unforbearing.
What is the opposite of impatient?
Possible antonyms include patient.
How do you use impatient in a sentence?
She dances when she becomes impatient.
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