impatience

noun

im·​pa·​tience (ˌ)im-ˈpā-shən(t)s 

: the quality or state of being impatient

Synonyms of impatience

• enthusiasm
• thirst
• excitement
• hunger
• appetite

Examples of impatience in a Sentence

the child's impatience for Christmas morning is engaging

Recent Examples on the Web

The Aries Moon in your 9th House of Beliefs squares Mercury in your private 12th house, so impatience, assumptions, or quiet anxiety could distort the plan. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2026

Maybe Riley, who is entering a pivotal season dealing with CFP expectations and rising fan impatience, will make it to next year and get to talk about the Notre Dame series returning at 2027 Big Ten media days. — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Trump has praised Ukraine’s battlefield progress and promised Kyiv military assistance, while voicing impatience with Netanyahu over their diverging interests in the Iran conflict. — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 29 July 2026

Decisions made out of fatigue or impatience tend to come back at the worst possible time. — Janet M Harvey, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for impatience

• patience

Kids Definition

impatience

noun

im·​pa·​tience (ˈ)im-ˈpā-shən(t)s 

1

: lack of patience

2

: restless or eager desire