impatient — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

impatient (ɪmˈpeɪʃənt)

adjective  ·  Intermediate  ·  Adjectives

🔊 ɪmˈpeɪʃənt

Meaning

Meaning: unable to wait calmly

Easily annoyed by delay; not patient.

Examples

🗣 He grew impatient waiting in the long queue.

Etymology

From Latin ‘impatiens’ meaning ‘not bearing’.

How & Where It’s Used

Describes restlessness or irritation at delays.

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Tags: character, negative

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