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单词 impatience
释义

impatience

noun

im·​pa·​tience (ˌ)im-ˈpā-shən(t)s How to pronounce impatience (audio)
: the quality or state of being impatient

Synonyms

  • appetite
  • ardor
  • avidity
  • avidness
  • desirousness
  • eagerness
  • enthusiasm
  • excitement
  • hunger
  • keenness
  • lust
  • thirst
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Example Sentences

the child's impatience for Christmas morning is engaging
Recent Examples on the Web After the movie’s explosive climax, as Emerald stands there, waiting for the fog to clear, her face registers every possible emotion: confusion, anxiety, impatience. Abrigail Williams, Vogue, 25 July 2022 But knowing the outcome from the top brings an element of impatience to these repetitive trips. Peter Debruge, Variety, 28 July 2022 Her Sydney is wise enough to keep her eyes on the prize, but a streak of impatience doesn’t help her in the long run. Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, 30 June 2022 That would leave the Browns in quite a pickle — one that is solely a product of Haslam’s greed, impatience, and self-indulgence. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 30 June 2022 Doing this can be pivotal to avoiding massive layoffs as well as shareholder impatience, public scrutiny or the devaluation of a company. Max Nirenberg, Forbes, 27 June 2022 This sentiment is paralleled throughout the fifth episode, as Obi-Wan once again outsmarts Vader, who can’t seem to overcome his impatience. Sydney Odman, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 June 2022 Debussy theater waited in line patiently for an hour under the blazing afternoon sun and could barely contain their impatience as festival director Thierry Fremaux introduced the event. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 May 2022 Bernardini venerated the world of publishing but failed to make much progress scaling its corporate ladder, perhaps in part because of his impatience with the less than glamorous work that often falls to those at the entry level. The New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

impatience

noun

im·​pa·​tience im-ˈpā-shəns How to pronounce impatience (audio)
1
: the quality of not wanting to put up with or wait for something or someone : lack of patience
Her impatience with the delay was obvious.
2
: restless or eager desire He showed impatience to go.

impatience

noun

as in enthusiasm
urgent desire or interest the child's impatience for Christmas morning is engaging

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • enthusiasm
  • thirst
  • excitement
  • eagerness
  • hunger
  • appetite
  • desirousness
  • lust
  • ardor
  • ambition
  • keenness
  • avidity
  • passion
  • zeal
  • alacrity
  • readiness
  • quickness
  • avidness
  • willingness
  • warmth
  • zest
  • gusto
  • fervency
  • amenability
  • appetence
  • appetency

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • indifference
  • apathy
  • unconcern
  • nonchalance
  • insouciance
  • casualness
  • aloofness
  • detachment
  • languor
  • impassivity
  • lukewarmness
  • languidness
  • halfheartedness
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