Impatient - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ɪmˈpeɪʃnt|  American pronunciation of the word impatient
Brit.  |ɪmˈpeɪʃ(ə)nt|  British pronunciation of the word impatient

adjective

- (usually followed by `to') full of eagerness (syn: raring)
impatient to begin

Extra examples

After months of delays, customers are becoming impatient.

Customers have grown impatient with the repeated delays.

“Aren't you ready yet?” “Don't be so impatient. There's no need to hurry.”

She was impatient to leave.

I am quite impatient for the weekend to begin.

He is impatient to get his new project started.

He is a bit impatient with slow learners.

She was impatient of formalities.

We are growing impatient with the lack of results.

He turned away with an impatient gesture.

Alec strode down the street, impatient to be home.

He was eager to talk to Shildon and impatient for him to return from lunch.

The teacher was brusque and impatient.

...not a man given to introspection, he grew impatient with his wife's constant need to discuss their relationship...

...the impatient toddler got a swat on his wrist for stepping into the street by himself...

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