Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: impatient
IPA transcription: [,ɪmp'eɪʃənt]
Pronunciations of impatient
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adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: impatient
    Meaning: restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition; "impatient with the slower students"; "impatient of criticism"
  • Synonyms: impatient(p), raring(p)
    Meaning: (usually followed by `to') full of eagerness; "impatient to begin"; "raring to go"
Usage examples
  • His impatient scorn expired
  • Margaret made an impatient gesture.
  • Miss Terry began to grow impatient.
  • Of course she's there!" Eric was impatient.
  • Stung by his thoughts, and impatient of rest
  • Fyodor Pavlovitch left him with an impatient gesture.
  • The Little Doctor gave the reins an impatient twitch.
  • She Was impulsive and impatient, he deliberate and grave.
  • "Puddings!" ejaculated Bertram, with an impatient gesture.
  • "That will be all right," said Link in a low, impatient voice.
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