Impatience (Noun)
Meaning 1
A restless desire for change and excitement.
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
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Meaning 2
A dislike of anything that causes delay.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 3
A lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Her impatience was evident as she tapped her foot impatiently while waiting in line.
- The driver's impatience got the better of him, and he honked his horn repeatedly at the slow-moving car in front of him.
- After waiting for hours, the crowd's impatience turned to anger as the concert was delayed once again.
- Her impatience with the slow internet connection was starting to get on her nerves.
- The child's impatience was palpable as she bounced up and down, eager to open her birthday presents.