English Synonym Finder

impatient

Definitions

Having or showing a tendency to be quickly irritated or provoked.

Restlessly eager to do something or for something to happen.

Examples

The impatient customer tapped his foot while waiting in the long checkout line.

She grew impatient with the slow progress of the construction project.

It is easy to become impatient when you are stuck in heavy traffic for hours.

Synonyms

restless eager anxious fidgety hasty impetuous intolerant

Antonyms

patient calm composed tolerant placid relaxed unhurried