impatience — the feeling of being annoyed or restless because of delay or inability to do something quickly
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the feeling of being annoyed or restless because of delay or inability to do something quickly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
Example Sentences
- My cat's impatience at dinner time is legendary - she meows like an opera singer.
- The teacher's impatience was evident when she sighed for the fifth time.
- His impatience with slow internet made him switch providers three times.
impatience
NOUN[/ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/]
the feeling of being annoyed or restless because of delay or inability to do something quickly
the feeling of being annoyed or restless because of delay or inability to do something quickly
Impatience and patience clash at busy stations!
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“My cat's impatience at dinner time is legendary - she meows like an opera singer.”
“The teacher's impatience was evident when she sighed for the fifth time.”
“His impatience with slow internet made him switch providers three times.”
“She tried to control her impatience during the long meeting.”
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