Main Entry: im·pa·tient

Pronunciation: \(ˌ)im-ˈpā-shənt\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English impacient, from Anglo-French impacient, from Latin impatient-, impatiens, from in- + patient-, patiens patient

Date: 14th century

1 a : not patient : restless or short of temper especially under irritation, delay, or opposition b : intolerant 1 <impatient of delay>
2 : prompted or marked by impatience <an impatient reply>
3 : eagerly desirous : anxious <impatient to get home>

— im·pa·tient·ly adverb