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impatient
annoyed because something is taking too long
Synonyms
- restless
- antsy
- fidgety
Antonyms
- patient
- calm
impatient in a sentence
The impatient students kept checking the clock while waiting for recess.
The impatient puppy scratched at the door while Sam slowly tied his shoes.
Where it comes from
From Latin impatiens 'unable to endure'
Memory hook
An impatient person has no patience for waiting.
Read it in context
- The Returning Shore Nature