impatience
im·pa·tience
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
Related Words: alacrity, quickness; ambition, gusto, zest; appetence, appetency, fervency, passion, warmth, zeal; amenability, readiness, willingness
Near Antonyms: casualness, insouciance, nonchalance, unconcern; aloofness, detachment; impassivity, languidness, languor; halfheartedness, lukewarmness
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