noun
impatience
ihm-PAY-shuhns
Impatience (noun) means a lack of patience; restlessness or irritation at delay. Example: “His impatience showed as he tapped his foot in the queue.”
noun
1
A lack of patience; restlessness or irritation at delay.
"His impatience showed as he tapped his foot in the queue."
How to use impatience
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot wanting to wait — restlessness or eagerness for something to happen sooner.
Common pairings
growing impatience
show impatience
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Word forms
- Plural
- impatiences
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Etymology
From Old French impacience, from Latin impatientia.
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What does “impatience” mean?
The word “impatience” means a lack of patience; restlessness or irritation at delay. In plain terms, not wanting to wait — restlessness or eagerness for something to happen sooner.
How do you pronounce “impatience”?
“Impatience” is pronounced ihm-PAY-shuhns (/ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/ in IPA).
How do you use “impatience” in a sentence?
Here is “impatience” used in a sentence: “His impatience showed as he tapped his foot in the queue.”
What part of speech is “impatience”?
“Impatience” is a noun.
Where does the word “impatience” come from?
The word “impatience” comes from Latin. From Old French impacience, from Latin impatientia.
