impatient

adjective
/ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/

Meaning

Not able to wait calmly; restless and eager for something to happen.

Example Sentences

She grew impatient while waiting in the long queue.

Example Expressions

impatient to do something

Synonyms

restless, eager, anxious, irritable, hasty

Antonyms

patient, calm, tolerant

Collocations

be impatient, sound impatient, impatient look, impatient sigh

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