IMPATIENT


Meaning of IMPATIENT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ (ˌ)im-ˈpā-shənt ]

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

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