Impatience

B2 16+

Synonyms of impatience

Antonyms of impatience

Collocations of impatience

impatience with
Frequency: 70 %

She couldn't hide her impatience with the slow progress.

impatience for
Frequency: 60 %

His impatience for success drove him to work harder.

impatience towards
Frequency: 45 %

Her impatience towards others often led to misunderstandings.

impatience in
Frequency: 35 %

There was a sense of impatience in the air as they waited for the results.

impatience at
Frequency: 25 %

His impatience at the long line was evident as he tapped his foot impatiently.

Idiomatic Expressions for impatience

  • Phrase: Running out of patience
    Meaning: To become increasingly impatient or frustrated with a situation or person.
    Usage: I'm running out of patience waiting for him to make up his mind.