impatience
Translation
impatience, restlessness, intolerance
Examples
He tapped his foot with impatience.
He tapped his foot with impatience.
There is growing impatience with the government.
There is growing impatience with the government.
Grammar Patterns
impatience ((with sb./sth.)) impatience with someone or something There is growing impatience with the government.
Similar Words
Synonyms: restlessness, eagerness; Antonyms: patience, tolerance
Etymology
From the prefix 'im-' (not) + 'patience'. Literally, the state of not being patient.
Memory Tips
Think of 'I'm patient... NOT!' The 'im-' prefix negates 'patience'.