Impatient

Pronunciation

Origin

From Old French impacient (modern: impatient), from Latin impatiens.

Full definition of impatient

Adjective

1. restless and intolerant of delays
• AddisonThe impatient man will not give himself time to be informed of the matter that lies before him.
2. anxious and eager, especially to begin something
3. (obsolete) Not to be borne; unendurable.
4. Prompted by, or exhibiting, impatience.impatient speeches or replies
• 1594, William Shakespeare, , III. ii. 287:What, will you tear
  Impatient answers from my gentle tongue?

Derived terms

• impatiently