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impatience

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ĩpɐˈsjẽsɨ/im·pa·ci·ên·cia

Definition

1

The state or quality of being impatient; lack of patience; restlessness or irritation at having to wait.

Usage examples

His impatience was clear as he tapped his fingers on the table.
She waited with growing impatience for the results.

Common combinations

growing impatienceshow impatiencesense of impatience