Meaning & use

impatient

adjective·Everyday

Unable or unwilling to wait calmly for something; easily annoyed by delays.

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The impatient customers complained loudly about the long line at checkout.

He grew impatient waiting for the slow download to finally finish.

A note on using this word

Often followed by 'with' a person or 'for' an outcome, showing what is causing the frustration.

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