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UK//læks ðə ˈpeɪʃəns fə//US//læks ðə ˈpeɪʃəns fɔr//

Meaning of Lacks the patience for

Doesn't have enough patience for something.

Lacks the patience for in a sentence

  • She really lacks the patience for long meetings.
  • He lacks the patience for slow-paced games.
  • They often acknowledge that he lacks the patience for children's antics.
  • I think she lacks the patience for detailed explanations.
  • My friend lacks the patience for waiting in traffic.

How to use Lacks the patience for

Use this phrase to describe someone who is easily annoyed or frustrated when waiting. It's appropriate in most informal and formal contexts, but avoid it in overly casual settings.

Grammar pattern

lacks + object

Memory hint

Imagine a person waiting in line who keeps looking at their watch, showing they lack patience.

Related words

Collocations with Lacks the patience for

  • lacks the patience for
  • lacks the patience to wait
  • lacks the patience with
  • lacks the patience for detail
  • lacks the patience in conversations

Synonyms for Lacks the patience for

  • is impatient for
  • cannot tolerate
  • is fed up with
  • is annoyed by
  • has no tolerance for

Common mistakes with Lacks the patience for

  • Confused with 'lack patience for' - remember 'lacks' is the correct verb form.
  • Using 'lack the patience of' incorrectly – the preposition should be 'for'.
  • Mixing up with 'has no patience for' – both are correct but have different structures.

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Frequently asked questions about Lacks the patience for

What does Lacks the patience for mean?

Doesn't have enough patience for something.

How do you use Lacks the patience for in a sentence?

She really lacks the patience for long meetings.

Can you give another example of Lacks the patience for?

He lacks the patience for slow-paced games.

What are synonyms for Lacks the patience for?

Common alternatives include is impatient for, cannot tolerate, is fed up with, is annoyed by, has no tolerance for.

What words go with Lacks the patience for?

It commonly pairs with lacks the patience for, lacks the patience to wait, lacks the patience with, lacks the patience for detail, lacks the patience in conversations.

What are common mistakes when using Lacks the patience for?

Confused with 'lack patience for' - remember 'lacks' is the correct verb form. Using 'lack the patience of' incorrectly – the preposition should be 'for'. Mixing up with 'has no patience for' – both are correct but have different structures.

How do you pronounce Lacks the patience for?

US: //læks ðə ˈpeɪʃəns fɔr//, UK: //læks ðə ˈpeɪʃəns fə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Lacks the patience for?

Use this phrase to describe someone who is easily annoyed or frustrated when waiting. It's appropriate in most informal and formal contexts, but avoid it in overly casual settings.