Search Dictionary
Definition of impatient

impatient

/ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/
im · pa · tient
Adverb:impatiently
JUMP TO:

impatient Lexical Profile

impatient Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Having or showing a tendency to be quickly irritated or provoked by delays, opposition, or the faults of others.

Example

"The commuters grew increasingly impatient as the train delay stretched past an hour."

2

Restlessly eager and anxious for something to happen or to do something.

Example

"The students were impatient to begin their summer vacation after the final exam."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for impatient
Antonyms
View all antonyms for impatient

• Rhymes for impatient

• Nearby Words

impassively
impatience
impatiens
impatient
impatiently
impeach
impeachable

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French impatient, from Latin impatientem (nominative impatiens), meaning 'unable to bear or endure,' formed from the privative prefix in- ('not') and patiens ('suffering, enduring').

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Impatient. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/impatient
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.