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 Cars honked – not in impatience as their egress was completely stalled by streams of fans, but in solidarity. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 14 June 2026 As frustrations mount and impatience grows, some experts say the state is simply doing its due diligence to ensure every voter's voice is heard. — Austin Turner, CBS News, 4 June 2026 The training in patience that people used to get from thorough research and investigation is being replaced by a growing sense of impatience with thinking that takes time and effort. — Christian B. Miller, The Conversation, 4 June 2026 The Senate advanced a similar resolution last month on a procedural vote, reflecting growing impatience with a war Congress hasn’t authorized. — Theodoric Meyer, Washington Post, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for impatience

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Noun

For all the enthusiasm around Telemundo, its World Cup broadcasts aren’t without critics.

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
DeepSeek could reportedly file for an IPO as soon as this year, joining its rivals in capitalizing on investor enthusiasm for low-cost Chinese AI.

— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of enthusiasm

Noun

The excitement surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup has inspired many fans, from former players to beginners, to slide into a pair of shin guards and start playing the beautiful game.

— Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
All of these moves come as the brand looks to refuel excitement across the business.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 13 July 2026

Definition of excitement

Noun

Scattered on the dunes, the surviving population of Gaza was reduced to bare existence, subject to unrelenting hunger and thirst under the ever-present hum of killer drones and bomber jets.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
Protein coffee can help boost daily protein intake, curb hunger and support muscle maintenance, all in one grab-and-go drink.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

Definition of hunger

Noun

When a pet chews on one of these plants, the crystals irritate the mouth and cause pain, drooling, vomiting and loss of appetite.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
When a pet chews on them, the crystals irritate the mouth, causing pain, drooling, vomiting and loss of appetite, according to the ASPCA.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Definition of appetite

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