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Impatience
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Simple meaning
What does Impatience mean?
the feeling of not wanting to wait.
Dictionary definition
the feeling of being annoyed or restless while waiting.
Example sentences
Impatience in a sentence
easy
His impatience grew as the line moved slowly.
medium
The teacher reminded us that impatience can make teamwork harder.
hard
The story shows how impatience can lead a character to make a rushed decision.
Synonyms
Words like Impatience
restlessnessUse for uneasy energy while waiting.
eagernessUse for strong desire to do something soon.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Impatience word family
Base word
impatience
noun
impatience
Base form.
adjective
impatient
Not wanting to wait calmly.
adverb
impatiently
In a restless or annoyed way.
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Quick practice
Try Impatience
Practice 1
What does impatience mean?
Impatience means the feeling of not wanting to wait.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses impatience correctly?
The correct sentence uses impatience in a meaningful context.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to impatience?
Restlessness is close in meaning to impatience in many contexts.
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