Synonyms of impatience

impatience

noun

(ˌ)im-ˈpā-shən(t)s 

as in enthusiasm

urgent desire or interest

the child's impatience for Christmas morning is engaging

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enthusiasm
• thirst
• excitement
• hunger
• appetite
• eagerness
• desirousness
• lust
• ardor
• avidity
• keenness
• ambition
• passion
• zeal
• readiness
• alacrity
• avidness
• quickness
• willingness
• warmth
• zest
• gusto
• fervency
• amenability
• appetence
• appetency

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• indifference
• apathy
• unconcern
• nonchalance
• insouciance
• casualness
• detachment
• aloofness
• languor
• impassivity
• lukewarmness
• languidness
• halfheartedness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of impatience

According to Singhal, common signs include procrastination, impatience, feeling overwhelmed, and putting off decisions altogether. — Kriti Kumar, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026

Having watched supposedly secure systems fail has given many an irreverence for authority and an impatience with grand theories. — Harry Booth, Time, 20 Oct. 2026

Duckworth, who has urged colleagues to focus on getting back to work, has also signaled deep impatience with her party’s caution. — Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

This is all already aggravating because Rainbeau’s tone and impatience were hardly the issue last season. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026