IMPATIENT


Meaning of IMPATIENT in English

adjective

1.

lacking power to endure hardship, distress, or opposition

married to an impatient self-centered man

Synonyms: chafing, fretful, unpatient

Related Word: abrupt, hasty, headlong, impetuous; anxious, edgy, itchy, nervous; irascible, irritable

Idioms: all of a stew

Contrasted words: enduring, forbearing, tolerant; self-controlled, Spartan, stoic

Antonyms: patient

2.

Synonyms: intolerant 1, unforbearing, unindulgent

Related Word: demanding, harsh

3.

Synonyms: eager , agog, anxious, appetent, ardent, athirst, avid, breathless, keen, thirsty

Antonyms: patient

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