Associations to the word «Impatience»

Wiktionary

IMPATIENCE, noun. The quality of being impatient; lacking patience; restlessness and intolerance of delays; anxiety and eagerness, especially to begin something.

Dictionary definition

IMPATIENCE, noun. A lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay.
IMPATIENCE, noun. A restless desire for change and excitement.
IMPATIENCE, noun. A dislike of anything that causes delay.

Wise words

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