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Impatient
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Simple meaning
What does Impatient mean?
Impatient means not wanting to wait.
Dictionary definition
Not wanting to wait, or feeling annoyed because something is taking too long.
Example sentences
Impatient in a sentence
easy
The impatient child asked when the game would start.
medium
She felt impatient while waiting for the bus.
hard
Being impatient can make it harder to listen carefully and solve problems calmly.
Synonyms
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Antonyms
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Word family
Impatient word family
Base word
impatient
adjective
impatient
Base form.
noun
impatience
The feeling of not wanting to wait.
adjective
patient
Able to wait calmly.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does impatient mean?
Impatient means having trouble waiting calmly.
Practice 2
Which word is an antonym of impatient?
Patient is the opposite of impatient.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses impatient correctly?
Someone may feel impatient while waiting in a long line.
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