The meaning of IMPATIENT is not patient : restless or short of temper especially under irritation, delay, or opposition. How to use impatient in a sentence.

IMPATIENT definition: 1. easily annoyed by someone's mistakes or because you have to wait: 2. wanting something to…. Learn more.

Definition of impatient adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

1. Unable to wait patiently or tolerate delay; restless. 2. Unable to endure irritation or opposition; intolerant: impatient of criticism. 3. Expressing or produced by impatience: an impatient scowl. …

If you are impatient to do something or impatient for something to happen, you are eager to do it or for it to happen and do not want to wait. He didn't want to tell Mr. Morrisson why he was …

Aug 28, 2025 · impatient (comparative more impatient, superlative most impatient) Restless, short of temper, and intolerant of delays.

im•pa•tient (im pā′ shənt), adj. not patient; not accepting delay, opposition, pain, etc., with calm or patience. indicating lack of patience: an impatient answer. restless in desire or expectation; …