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