impatient
word
/ˌɪmˈpeɪʃənt/
im-PAY-shuhnt
/ɪmpˈeɪʃənt/
im-PAY-shuhnt
Definition
Feeling or showing annoyance because you have to wait for something or someone, or because something is not happening quickly enough.
Usage & Nuances
'Impatient' is a negative trait, often used with 'with' (impatient with someone/something) or 'for' (impatient for something to happen). Not as strong as 'frustrated' or 'angry.' Common in both formal and informal settings.
Spanish: impacientePortuguese (BR): impacientePortuguese (PT): impacienteChinese (Simplified): 不耐烦的Chinese (Traditional): 不耐煩的Hindi: अधीरArabic: غير صبورBengali: অধীর - ধৈর্যহারানোRussian: нетерпеливыйJapanese: せっかち - 我慢できないVietnamese: nóng nảy - thiếu kiên nhẫnKorean: 참을성 없는Turkish: sabırsızUrdu: بے صبر - بے تابIndonesian: tidak sabar
Example Sentences
The children grew impatient while waiting for dinner.
basic
He is always impatient in traffic jams.
basic
Please be patient and not impatient.
basic
She gets impatient when people talk slowly.
natural
I’m getting impatient waiting for the results.
natural
Don’t be so impatient—good things take time.
natural