impatience
noun
Origin of impatience
Related Words for impatience
nervousness, annoyance, anxiety, eagerness, excitement, uneasiness, anger, restlessness, edginess, irritability, intolerance, hastiness, disquietude, agitation, violence, avidity, heat, vehemence, suspense, restivenessExamples from the Web for impatience
Contemporary Examples of impatience
American women expressed their support and impatience when fighting puritanism and conservatism using Femen tactics.
I called to her, but she slipped away with a tormenting smile at my helpless hands, and I followed her with some impatience.
Read ‘The King in Yellow,’ the ‘True Detective’ Reference That’s the Key to the ShowRobert W. Chambers
February 20, 2014
I waited and waited, closing my eyes with fear and impatience, but all was silent as the grave.
Read ‘The King in Yellow,’ the ‘True Detective’ Reference That’s the Key to the ShowRobert W. Chambers
February 20, 2014
Similarly, how little time Shostakovich spent on his work elucidates the fever and impatience of his mind.
It was characterized by apocalyptic and incendiary rhetoric, anger, impatience, and revolutionary zeal.
Historical Examples of impatience
At length, carried away by impatience, I reprimanded him publicly.
Brave and BoldHoratio Alger
I am all impatience to hear how this astonishing change was effected.
Lady SusanJane Austen
The story was not yet finished; but George's impatience caused him to interrupt it.
Biographical StoriesNathaniel Hawthorne
Again the Judge put the question, this time with some impatience.
The UnderdogF. Hopkinson Smith
It was a hot day—she walked fast from the hurry and impatience of her mind.
Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10)Maria Edgeworth