impatient
Translation
impatient, restless, eager
Examples
Don't be so impatient with the children.
Don't be so impatient with the children.
I'm impatient to see the results.
I'm impatient to see the results.
Grammar Patterns
impatient ((with sb./sth.)) to be impatient with someone/something Don't be so impatient with the children.
impatient ((to do sth.)) to be eager to do something I'm impatient to see the results.
Similar Words
Synonyms: restless, hasty; Antonyms: patient, calm
Etymology
From the prefix 'im-' (not) + 'patient'. Meaning not able to wait calmly.
Memory Tips
The prefix 'im-' often means 'not'. So, 'impatient' means 'not patient'.