Impatience: meaning, definitions and examples

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impatience

 

[ ɪmˈpeɪʃəns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling

Impatience is a feeling of annoyance caused by delay or waiting.

Synonyms

aggravation, irritation, restlessness

Examples of usage

  • I could sense his impatience as he tapped his foot impatiently.
  • Her impatience grew as she waited in line for over an hour.
Context #2 | Noun

behavior

Impatience can manifest as a lack of tolerance for delays or a tendency to rush things.

Synonyms

hastiness, imperiousness, restlessness

Examples of usage

  • His impatience with slow drivers often led to road rage incidents.
  • Her impatience to finish the project resulted in errors due to rushing.

Translations

Translations of the word "impatience" in other languages:

🇵🇹 impaciência

🇮🇳 अधीरता

🇩🇪 Ungeduld

🇮🇩 ketidaksabaran

🇺🇦 нетерпіння

🇵🇱 niecierpliwość

🇯🇵 焦り (あせり)

🇫🇷 impatience

🇪🇸 impaciencia

🇹🇷 sabırsızlık

🇰🇷 성급함

🇸🇦 نفاد الصبر

🇨🇿 netrpělivost

🇸🇰 netrpezlivosť

🇨🇳 不耐烦 (bù nàifán)

🇸🇮 nepotrpežljivost

🇮🇸 óþolinmæði

🇰🇿 шыдамсыздық

🇬🇪 უთმენლობა

🇦🇿 səbirliksizlik

🇲🇽 impaciencia

Word origin

The word 'impatience' originated in the mid-14th century, derived from the Old French word 'impatience' and the Latin word 'impatientia'. It has been used to describe the feeling of annoyance or restlessness caused by delays or waiting throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,707, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.