Impatient

/ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having or showing a tendency to be quickly irritated or provoked.

She became impatient when the bus didn’t arrive on time.

Not willing to wait; eager for something to happen.

He was impatient to see the results of the test.

Lacking the ability to wait calmly.

The toddler grew impatient as his father took longer to prepare dinner.

From Latin 'impatientem', from 'in-' (not) + 'patiens' (bearing, enduring).

impatient waiting

The anxious feeling while waiting for something.

impatient child

A child who struggles to wait and often shows frustration.

patience

The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset.

impatience

The state of being unable to wait calmly.

Hurry up!

She was so impatient that she shouted 'hurry up!' at everyone.

Chill out!

When he complained, his friend told him to chill out.