impatience
Translation
impatience
Examples
He tapped his foot with impatience.
He tapped his foot with impatience.
Her impatience with the slow service was obvious.
Her impatience with the slow service was obvious.
Grammar Patterns
impatience ((with sb./sth.)) Her impatience with the slow service was obvious.
Similar Words
Synonyms: restlessness, eagerness; Antonyms: patience, tolerance
Etymology
From the prefix 'im-' (not) + 'patience'. Literally 'not patience' or the lack of patience.
Memory Tips
The prefix 'im-' often means 'not', as in 'impossible'. So, 'im-patience' is the lack of patience.