as in enthusiasm
urgent desire or interest
the child's impatience for Christmas morning is engaging
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Recent Examples of impatience
By avoiding impatience and confrontation, Taylor says everyone can enjoy the treasure hunt.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
After a goalless draw with Sunderland on Saturday, the Crystal Palace manager recalled a conversation with chairman Steve Parish, who had told him that over the years, impatience with new signings has increased.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
The impasse got the attention of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, who expressed impatience with it even though his agency does not have jurisdiction in carriage disputes.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
Forbes Contributor Nellie Akalp even suggests impatience might just be a virtue for entrepreneurs, citing Steve Jobs as an example.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
After a goalless draw with Sunderland on Saturday, the Crystal Palace manager recalled a conversation with chairman Steve Parish, who had told him that over the years, impatience with new signings has increased.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
The impasse got the attention of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, who expressed impatience with it even though his agency does not have jurisdiction in carriage disputes.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
Forbes Contributor Nellie Akalp even suggests impatience might just be a virtue for entrepreneurs, citing Steve Jobs as an example.
—Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impatience
Noun
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In March 2025, Vice President Vance even led a high-profile US delegation to the American military base in Greenland to advocate for annexation, despite polling data indicating that a large majority of Greenlanders have expressed no enthusiasm for an American takeover.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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His enthusiasm and energy can help businesses attract and retain young, diverse talent.—
Sally Susman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Reusable Water Bottle A long day of exploration can easily work up a thirst.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Zinna died of thirst and starvation, but the day would never be determined.—
Joy Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Regardless of where the fan base fell in its opinion of Billups, there has been a palpable excitement for this season.—
Jason Quick,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Halloween is just around the corner, and excitement is building across the state.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In addition to the $250 million donation, bank employees will volunteer more than 100,000 hours by the end of the year to help organizations with hunger relief and other services.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
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But with Thanksgiving just around the corner, who's hurt most by hunger?—
Brittany Luse,
NPR,
31 Oct. 2025
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My appetite for more Lee is low, but Harjo’s Tulsa — cynical and lively at the same time — simmers with more to say.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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Starbucks is the latest foreign retail business to enlist a local partner to turn around their ailing fortunes in China as a persistent property slump sours consumer appetite for everything from premium luxury goods to ice creams.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Impatience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impatience. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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