IMPATIENCE Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

impatience

noun

(ˌ)im-ˈpā-shən(t)s

Definition of impatience

as in enthusiasm

urgent desire or interest the child's impatience for Christmas morning is engaging

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Recent Examples of impatience Duckworth, who has urged colleagues to focus on getting back to work, has also signaled deep impatience with her party’s caution. — Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 This is all already aggravating because Rainbeau’s tone and impatience were hardly the issue last season. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026 The Moon in your sign squares Jupiter, making confidence, frustration, desire, or impatience harder to moderate. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 13 Oct. 2026 Extreme stress, impatience, or intoxication are major red flags that can lead to negative experiences or removal from flights. — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for impatience

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Noun

Jean Dorneval, a former Haiti defense minister, said while there is public enthusiasm and support among Haitians for Bukele’s troops, the government needs to provide answers.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
Her enthusiasm for the Mexican tradition came from her oldest sister, who frequently dubbed it her favorite holiday.

— Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of enthusiasm

Noun

Getting into spoilers, Matt’s escalating thirst for vengeance comes to a head at a nightclub owned by the mob boss who sliced up his face in the first place.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026
As Telemundo did not take advantage of the breaks, electing instead to keep its cameras trained on the pitch as the players quenched their thirst, Fox enjoyed all the benefits from the new advertising opportunity.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of thirst

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