Meaning & use
impatience
A lack of patience shown through irritation or eagerness for something to happen sooner.
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His impatience grew steadily as the line at the bank barely moved.
She tapped her foot with impatience while waiting for the exam results.
A note on using this word
Impatience can stem from frustration with delay or from excited anticipation, so context clarifies which feeling is meant.
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