impatience
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noun \(ˌ)im-ˈpā-shən(t)s\Definition of IMPATIENCE
: the quality or state of being impatient
See Examples of IMPATIENCE
- <the child's impatience for Christmas morning is engaging>
First Known Use of IMPATIENCE
13th century
Related to IMPATIENCE
- Synonyms
- appetite, ardor, avidity, avidness, desirousness, enthusiasm, excitement, hunger, eagerness, keenness, lust, thirst
- Antonyms
- apathy, indifference
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