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impatience
[ im-pey-shuhns ]
noun
- lack of patience.
- eager desire for relief or change; restlessness.
- intolerance of anything that thwarts, delays, or hinders.
impatience
/ ɪˈɪʃəԲ /
noun
- lack of patience; intolerance of or irritability with anything that impedes or delays
- restless desire for change and excitement
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of impatience1
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It had been hoped by Ukraine that America's growing impatience with Russia would translate into further sanctions for Moscow.
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But make no mistake, impatience with the deliberative approach to death penalty decisions emanates from the Oval Office.
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What remains puzzling is Donald Trump's impatience – the same impatience he's displayed in attempting to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine.
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If Levon has a tick, it’s his impatience to get on with the murdering.
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Sitting in the audience during the first act rehearsal, Holmes’ Lloyd grudgingly offers words of encouragement while seething with impatience.
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