adj.
Pronunciation: ( ˌ )im- ' p ā -sh ə nt
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English impacient, from Anglo-French impacient, from Latin impatient-, impatiens, from in- + patient-, patiens patient
Date: 14th century
1 a : not patient : restless or short of temper especially under irritation, delay, or opposition b : INTOLERANT 1 < impatient of delay>
2 : prompted or marked by impatience <an impatient reply>
3 : eagerly desirous : ANXIOUS < impatient to get home>
– im · pa · tient · ly adverb