impatience

noun

(ˌ)im-ˈpā-shən(t)s How to pronounce impatience (audio)
Definition of impatiencenext
as in enthusiasm
urgent desire or interest the child's impatience for Christmas morning is engaging

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Recent Examples of impatience Elsewhere, a group of fans broke through police barricades and surged closer to the parade route, turning hours of crowding and impatience into one push toward the view everyone had come for. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 18 June 2026 Practically overnight, Sylvia’s cozy attitude toward the girl hardens into coolness, impatience and neglect. — Natalia Winkelman, Variety, 16 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for impatience
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impatience
  1. enthusiasm
  2. thirst
  3. excitement
  4. hunger
  5. appetite
Noun
  • The crowd skewed older, with plenty of fans who appeared decades removed from high school but sang along with the enthusiasm of teenagers.
    — Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • Costco's big changes to some parking lots The corporate honchos at Costco know all this bad parking karma can curb enthusiasm for shopping there.
    — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 30 July 2026
Definition of enthusiasm
Noun
  • Staying hydrated is especially important since GLP-1 medications can reduce thirst for some people, and travel itself — especially flying, hot weather, or long sightseeing days — may already increase the risk of dehydration.
    — Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Vuskovic’s thirst to improve is accompanied by a temperament to deal with setbacks, indicating a maturity beyond his years.
    — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of thirst
Noun
  • There has been no shortage of excitement surrounding Bank of America Stadium the past several days — and that enthusiasm will continue through the MLS All-Star Game on Wednesday night.
    — Alex Zietlow July 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2026
  • It’s been so cool to see all of the audience reception and theories and the excitement that people have for the character in the show is beyond me.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 July 2026
Definition of excitement
Noun
  • Irina’s hunger and possessiveness both escalate, leading to the (offscreen) murders of anyone who gets in the way — of her parenting, or a meal.
    — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 30 July 2026
  • Initially focused on pedigree, a junior designer's innovative mock-up taught him that hunger and ideas are paramount.
    — Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of hunger
Noun
  • The appetite for larger compounds has become so voracious that Chad Carroll of Compass says requests for them have become a regular part of his business.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 July 2026
  • Coffee that interferes with sleep may indirectly damage cardiovascular health, since inadequate sleep can adversely affect blood pressure, appetite, glucose regulation and overall well-being.
    — Robert Glatter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of appetite

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