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impatient

The word “impatient” has 3 syllables: im-pa-tient

It's pronounced as /ɪmˈpeɪ.ʃənt/

What is synonym and antonym for impatient?

In the thesaurus, “impatient” has 98 synonyms and 46 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for impatient along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for impatient

Antonyms for impatient

Meanings of impatient

  • adjective
    1. Restless and intolerant of delays.
    2. Anxious and eager, especially to begin something.
    3. Not to be borne; unendurable.
    4. Prompted by, or exhibiting, impatience.

Example Sentences

  • She became impatient while waiting in the long queue at the grocery store.
  • His impatient tone revealed his frustration with the delay.
  • The children grew impatient as the game was postponed due to rain.
  • He is often impatient when things don’t go according to his plan.
  • The audience grew impatient as the concert started an hour late.

On this page you'll find 144 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to impatient, such as: abiding, abrupt, accepting, agog, aloof, ambitious, amenable.

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