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

Volunteers hosted happy hours and trivia nights that helped generate enthusiasm for a generational shift from Collins, 73, to Platner, 41.

— Kimberlee Kruesi, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
In the backdrop to Sutherland, Bocco, Maraval and Barker’s enthusiasm for the new TIFF Market, there’s uncertainty about how many international film professionals will make the trip this year.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 July 2026

Definition of enthusiasm

Noun

Once the excitement had died down, the team gathered in a circle and a player went up to Haaland, grabbed the back of his neck and kissed his cheek.

— Tim Rohan, NBC news, 6 July 2026
At a time when demand for new electric vehicles is cooling and cars are getting harder to afford, EV company Slate Auto has made a customizable truck that could bring a fresh wave of excitement to the industry.

— Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of excitement

Noun

How protein fits into your daily diet Protein supplies the amino acids your body uses to repair muscle, produce enzymes and keep hunger in check.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026
Researchers found that increasing protein intake reduces ghrelin levels, a hunger hormone.

— Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 7 July 2026

Definition of hunger

Noun

Wang said that Silicon Valley has lost some of its appetite for founders who build hardware products, shunning the longer development cycles and less return upside, compared with AI applications, as well as inevitable supply chain hurdles.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 July 2026
Local advocates are pushing prefab even further, pitching off‑grid cottage villages powered by solar and advanced water recycling — an affordable, sustainable vision that may test Altadena’s appetite for denser housing.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of appetite

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