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Definition impatience in British English

impatience noun

[uncountable] noun
/ɪmˈpeɪʃ(ə)ns/
1

the annoyed feeling you get when something does not happen as quickly as you want it to or in the way you want it to

Example

Harry could hear the impatience in her voice.

Example

Impatience with the government's unwillingness to support the campaign is increasing.

Synonyms and related words
asperity anger annoyance
2

the feeling of wanting to do something as soon as possible

Synonyms and related words
desire wish urge
Definition impatience in British English