as in enthusiasm
urgent desire or interest
the child's impatience for Christmas morning is engaging
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Recent Examples of impatience
Forbes Contributor Nellie Akalp even suggests impatience might just be a virtue for entrepreneurs, citing Steve Jobs as an example.
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Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
During an Oval Office meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in mid-July, Trump described his impatience with Putin telling him one thing and then doing another.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
Archer made clear his impatience to see the results.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Aug. 2025
Some analysts have expressed impatience with Tim Cook, even arguing for him to be replaced.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 31 July 2025
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Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
During an Oval Office meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in mid-July, Trump described his impatience with Putin telling him one thing and then doing another.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
Archer made clear his impatience to see the results.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Aug. 2025
Some analysts have expressed impatience with Tim Cook, even arguing for him to be replaced.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impatience
Noun
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While some people shared Musk’s enthusiasm, others criticized the decision.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Stein, for now, was happy to accept Dodge’s enthusiasm.—
Via Scribner,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Common symptoms include significant weight loss, feelings of fatigue and heightened vulnerability to infections, as well as frequent urination and excessive thirst.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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French smart telescope pioneer Vaonis helps quench my thirst with a special edition of its flagship that puts the inner workings on view.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Fans on social media can barely contain their excitement over the announcement.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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The exec emphasized his excitement about being in the country a few months after Salles’ history-making drama about Brazil’s military dictatorship, a film that also scored nominations for best picture and actress for Fernanda Torres.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Throws out hunger and with it, her period, which never returned.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Then, you guys are partnering with the Freestore Foodbank in October to fight childhood hunger?—
David Wysong,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Owners don’t split that money with players, so the appetite is there for a league that lags behind the NFL, NBA and MLB in annual revenue.—
Rob Rossi,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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China and India largely drove the rise in renewables and met much of the world’s growing appetite for electricity, leading to a drop in fossil fuel generation in both countries.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Impatience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impatience. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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