1
as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest
she was impatient to give her presentation before the landmark commission
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2
as in complaining
unable or unwilling to endure
those airline passengers who are so impatient of delays, even for the most obvious of reasons
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Recent Examples of impatient
Fox News Digital previously reported that the behavior has divided travelers, with some people citing leg cramps and tight connections, while others view it as impatient or inconsiderate toward others.
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Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Hounded by a loud, impatient Eisenhower and faced with the very real evidence that a brutal trio of storms will make an early June invasion impossible, Stagg is torn between doing his duty and, well, doing his duty.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 29 May 2026
As certification edges closer, some investors are getting impatient.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Don’t be impatient Avoid the temptation to venture outdoors during the calm in the eye of the storm, the National Hurricane Center warns.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
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Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Hounded by a loud, impatient Eisenhower and faced with the very real evidence that a brutal trio of storms will make an early June invasion impossible, Stagg is torn between doing his duty and, well, doing his duty.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 29 May 2026
As certification edges closer, some investors are getting impatient.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Don’t be impatient Avoid the temptation to venture outdoors during the calm in the eye of the storm, the National Hurricane Center warns.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impatient
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Players such as Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox and Knicks forward OG Anunoby don't sound nearly as excited.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Studiously moderated, but excited, voices amplified news of the actual invasion of Europe read hastily in Orlando Morning Sentinel.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2026
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An energy vampire has bad body language, the complaining look on their face, the vocal complainer.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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The first memorandum approval was enthusiastic.—
Nicolas Villamil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2026
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Petro cited this statement at a public rally to enthusiastic applause.—
Roberto Andrés,
The Dial,
28 May 2026
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During our May Monthly Meeting on Wednesday, Jim Cramer said that Meta’s 2026 performance is shocking because Zuckerberg is known to be intolerant of underperformance.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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Up to 75% of the world’s population is intolerant to lactose.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
14 May 2026
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Mage — himself an avid collector — said that emotional connection was intentional from the beginning.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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The original shoes were gifted to her by LeBron James — a newly avid golfer and fan of Korda’s — but the spacing in them felt roomier than her everyday pair.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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As pressure mounts to identify the gunman, opportunists emerge from every corner, eager to exploit the chaos and dismantle the empire Madam fought to build.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
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The German club are unable to activate the clause in the original contract, believed to be worth around €20m, but are seeking a renegotiation, with the Portuguese midfielder eager to stay.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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At one end is the anxious, under‑saved retiree doing everything possible to stretch limited assets.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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During the first week of the cell phone ban at my school, students were anxious about losing the constant stream of their music, the ability to maintain instant communication with friends, and the immediate access to their social media feeds.—
Sarah Said,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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Hummingbirds are hungry little creatures.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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Zaeem Jafri won the Food category with his image of steaming dumplings and hungry customers at a food stall in Seoul.—
Sam Peters,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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“Impatient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impatient. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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