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TAKE THE QUIZSynonyms of impatience
as in enthusiasm
urgent desire or interest
the child's impatience for Christmas morning is engaging
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“Impatience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impatience. Accessed 27 Mar. 2023.
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