Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
impatient
Adjective
/ɪmˈpeɪ.ʃənt/
Definition
Eagerly waiting or losing temper when delays occur.
Examples
- The child was impatient for her birthday party to begin.
- He was impatient with the slow service at the restaurant.
- Impatient drivers often honk their horns in traffic.
Meaning
Feeling restless or unable to wait calmly for something to happen.
Synonyms
- restless
- agitated
- anxious
- eager
- irritable
