B2adjective 2K

Impatient

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɪmˈpeɪʃnt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɪmˈpeɪʃnt/"]/

Meaning of Impatient

annoyed by somebody/something, especially because you have to wait for a long time

In simple words: Not able to wait calmly.

Impatient in a sentence

• I became impatient waiting for the results of my exam.
• She was impatient with the slow progress of the project.
• His impatient attitude made the meeting uncomfortable for everyone.
• They are often impatient when dealing with delays in service.
• Being impatient can lead to making hasty decisions.

How to use Impatient

Use 'impatient' to describe someone who is easily annoyed when they have to wait. It's generally appropriate in most contexts, but avoid using it in overly formal situations as it may come off as too casual.

Grammar pattern

impatient + (for/about) someone/something

Memory hint

Think of 'I’m-patient', but drop the 'I'm' — imagine being in a long line and feeling very restless!

Related words

Collocations with Impatient

• appear
• be
• feel
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• about
• at
• for
• appear
• be
• feel
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• about
• at
• for

Synonyms for Impatient

• restless
• irritable
• eager
• antsy
• testy

Opposites of Impatient

• patient
• calm
• tolerant

Common mistakes with Impatient

• Confusing 'impatient' with 'impatience' — one describes a person, the other describes a feeling.
• Using 'impatient' in formal writing where a more formal synonym might be appropriate.
• Saying 'impatient to' instead of 'impatient for/about'.

Frequently asked questions about Impatient

What does Impatient mean?

Not able to wait calmly.

What is the definition of Impatient?

annoyed by somebody/something, especially because you have to wait for a long time

How do you use Impatient in a sentence?

I became impatient waiting for the results of my exam.

Can you give another example of Impatient?

She was impatient with the slow progress of the project.

What are synonyms for Impatient?

Common alternatives include restless, irritable, eager, antsy, testy.

What is the opposite of Impatient?

Opposite meanings include patient, calm, tolerant.

What words go with Impatient?

It commonly pairs with appear, be, feel, extremely, fairly, very, about, at, for, appear, be, feel, extremely, fairly, very, about, at, for.

What are common mistakes when using Impatient?

Confusing 'impatient' with 'impatience' — one describes a person, the other describes a feeling. Using 'impatient' in formal writing where a more formal synonym might be appropriate. Saying 'impatient to' instead of 'impatient for/about'.

How do you pronounce Impatient?

US: /["/ɪmˈpeɪʃnt/"]/, UK: /["/ɪmˈpeɪʃnt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Impatient?

Use 'impatient' to describe someone who is easily annoyed when they have to wait. It's generally appropriate in most contexts, but avoid using it in overly formal situations as it may come off as too casual.

What CEFR level is Impatient?

"Impatient" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.