adj. 1 a (often foll. by at, with) lacking patience or tolerance. b (of an action) showing a lack of patience. 2 (often foll. by for, or to + infin.) restlessly eager. 3 (foll. by of) intolerant. impatience n. impatiently adv.
[ ME f. OF f. L impatiens (as IN-(1), PATIENT) ]