impatient
Translation
impatient, eager
Examples
He is very impatient with slow drivers.
He is very impatient with slow drivers.
I am impatient to see the results.
I am impatient to see the results.
Grammar Patterns
impatient ((with sb./sth.)) annoyed by someone or something He is impatient with the slow service.
impatient ((to do sth.)) eager to do something She was impatient to start her new job.
Similar Words
Synonyms: restless, eager; Antonyms: patient, calm
Etymology
From the prefix 'im-' (not) + 'patient' (enduring). Literally 'not enduring'.
Memory Tips
Picture someone tapping their foot and constantly checking their watch. That's being 'impatient'.