Impatience

B2 16+
Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpeɪ.ʃəns/

Definitions of impatience

noun a strong feeling of annoyance or irritation caused by being unable to wait for something

Example Sentences

adjective impatient (describing someone who is easily annoyed or irritated when having to wait)

Example Sentences

A1 She showed impatience while waiting in line at the grocery store.

A2 The toddler's impatience grew as he waited for his turn on the swing.

B1 His impatience with the slow progress of the project was evident in his tone of voice.

B2 The manager's impatience with the team's lack of results led to a heated discussion.

C1 Her impatience for success drove her to work long hours and push herself to the limit.

C2 The CEO's impatience for innovation and growth resulted in the company's rapid expansion.

Examples of impatience in a Sentence

formal The doctor could sense the patient's impatience as they waited for their test results.

informal I can't stand waiting in line, it always brings out my impatience.

slang My impatience is off the charts today, I just can't wait for the weekend.

figurative His impatience was like a ticking time bomb, ready to explode at any moment.

Grammatical Forms of impatience

past tense

impatient

plural

impatiences

comparative

more impatient

superlative

most impatient

present tense

impatient

future tense

will be impatient

perfect tense

have been impatient

continuous tense

is being impatient

singular

impatience

positive degree

impatient

infinitive

to be impatient

gerund

impatience

participle

impatient

Origin and Evolution of impatience

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'impatience' originated from the Latin word 'impatientia', which is derived from the prefix 'im-' meaning 'not' and 'patientia' meaning 'patience'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'impatience' has retained its original meaning of lacking patience or tolerance for delay, but it has also come to be associated with a sense of restlessness or eagerness for immediate results.