1.
If you are ~, you are annoyed because you have to wait too long for something.
The big clubs are becoming increasingly ~ at the rate of progress.
ADJ: v-link ADJ
~ly
People have been waiting ~ly for a chance to improve the situation.
ADV: ADV with v
impatience
There is considerable impatience with the slow pace of political change...
N-UNCOUNT
2.
If you are ~, you are easily irritated by things.
Beware of being too ~ with others...
ADJ
~ly
‘Come on, David,’ Harry said ~ly.
ADV: ADV with v
impatience
There was a hint of impatience in his tone.
N-UNCOUNT
3.
If you are ~ to do something or ~ for something to happen, you are eager to do it or for it to happen and do not want to wait.
He was ~ to get home...
ADJ: v-link ADJ, ADJ to-inf, ADJ for n
impatience
She showed impatience to continue the climb.
N-UNCOUNT: N to-inf, N for n