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
For much of her tenure, others have been equally impatient to see the fruits of that overhaul.
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Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 19 Sep. 2025
An impatient dog's way of waking his owners up in the morning has left viewers on TikTok in stitches.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
In 1958, a much larger rear window gave view to impatient motorists arears, and carried through to the end of production.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
And when liberalism seems weak and people are impatient for change, authoritarianism or anarchism can seem suitable alternatives to many.
—Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
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Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 19 Sep. 2025
An impatient dog's way of waking his owners up in the morning has left viewers on TikTok in stitches.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
In 1958, a much larger rear window gave view to impatient motorists arears, and carried through to the end of production.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
And when liberalism seems weak and people are impatient for change, authoritarianism or anarchism can seem suitable alternatives to many.
—Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impatient
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The underground pop of the 2010s used to get so excited about being online, using shrinky-dink artifice to delight in poking fun at a culture that could feel shallow and strange but also organic and endlessly renewable.—
Anna Gaca,
Pitchfork,
1 Oct. 2025
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Last year at this time, fans were excited that the 2025 Grammys looked to be a real horse race, with super-divas Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift and Chappell Roan all destined to compete in the top categories.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Nash-Taylor congratulated her stepdaughter on a beautiful wedding in an enthusiastic tribute to the couple's special day.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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When enthusiastic punters entered the online maze to reach the front of the queue, what would the damage actually be?—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And as increasingly militant voices in our culture have joined the ranks, the environment has become even more intolerant.—
Amy Stephens,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
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In Kimmel’s silencing, some in the MAGAverse see another win against an intolerant Left.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Ken is among the most avid ruffed grouse hunters in the state.—
Worth Matthewson,
Outdoor Life,
2 Oct. 2025
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Amongst them is a championship poker player, a former COVID crisis nurse, a single father, and a couple of avid concertgoers.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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This isn’t necessarily surprising, given that the last four episodes of the season were released September 3, meaning most eager audiences are likely to have caught up by now.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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Henry’s blend of swoony love and spicy romance with compelling characters has rocketed her to the top of the bestseller lists, and fans are eager to see how that might translate to film success.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In the cold and austere German winter (a far cry from Dakar’s physical and cultural warmth), an anxious Nourou acts up outside a hotel and is accosted by a Polish security guard, setting off a minor chain reaction in which Maja intervenes on his behalf, much to his chagrin.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
28 Sep. 2025
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Right now, CEOs are both bullish and anxious.—
Mike Hoffman,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Always keep a stash of instant ramyun or late-night snacks; you’re bound to get hungry again later.—
Irene Yoo
September 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Blue Raiders haven’t made the playoffs since 2013, and the program is hungry to get back in the dance.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Sep. 2025
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Sklenar recently spoke to THR about his ardent desire to play the next Dark Knight.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Sep. 2025
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Inextricably linked, and weaved into its ardent soul.—
Juan J. Arroyo,
Rolling Stone,
26 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Impatient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impatient. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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