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Synonyms
im·pa·tient (ĭm-pā́shənt)

[Middle English impacient, from Old French impatient, from Latin impatiēns, impatient-, in-, not; see in–1, + patiēns present participle of patī, to suffer, endure; see patient.]

adjective 

  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.
  4. Restively eager or desirous; anxious: impatient to begin.

derivatives

im·pátient·ly
adverb