impatience

The word “impatience” has 3 syllables: im-pa-tience

It's pronounced as /ɪmˈpeɪ.ʃəns/

What is synonym and antonym for impatience?

In the thesaurus, “impatience” has 53 synonyms and 28 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for impatience along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for impatience

agitation
alacrity
ambition
amenability
anger
annoyance
ants in pants
anxiety
appetence
appetency
appetite
ardor
avidity
avidness
desirousness
disquietude
eagerness
edginess
enthusiasm
excitement
expectancy
fervency
fretfulness
gusto
haste
hastiness
heat
hunger
impetuosity
intolerance
irritability
irritableness
keenness
lust
nervousness
passion
quick temper
quickness
rashness
readiness
restiveness
restlessness
shortness
snappiness
suspense
thirst
uneasiness
vehemence
violence
warmth
willingness
zeal
zest

Antonyms for impatience

aloofness
apathy
calm
calmness
casualness
contentment
control
detachment
ease
endurance
enjoyment
forbearance
halfheartedness
happiness
impassivity
indifference
insouciance
joy
languidness
languor
lukewarmness
nonchalance
patience
peace
tolerance
unconcern
waiting
willingness

Meanings of impatience

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

Example Sentences

Her impatience was evident as she tapped her foot repeatedly.
The child's impatience grew while waiting for his turn to play.
He struggled to hide his impatience during the long meeting.
Their impatience with the slow internet connection was understandable.
The audience's impatience was apparent as the event started late.

On this page you'll find 81 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to impatience, such as: agitation, alacrity, aloofness, ambition, amenability, anger, annoyance.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.