as in enthusiasm
urgent desire or interest
the child's impatience for Christmas morning is engaging
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Recent Examples of impatience
Howe has made his impatience for activity clear, but just who will lead negotiations in their absence?
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Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 June 2025
Obviously, this means these game modes are far less technical and have almost nothing to do with your ability to actually play the base game well and are more about your ability to adapt to the new control scheme and use your opponent’s impatience against them.
—David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Against a background of increasing impatience from the U.S., the May ceasefire appeared aimed at signalling to President Trump that Russia is still interested in peace.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
Maureen quotes this to Lilian, who doesn’t hide her impatience at its citation.
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 15 June 2025
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Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 June 2025
Obviously, this means these game modes are far less technical and have almost nothing to do with your ability to actually play the base game well and are more about your ability to adapt to the new control scheme and use your opponent’s impatience against them.
—David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Against a background of increasing impatience from the U.S., the May ceasefire appeared aimed at signalling to President Trump that Russia is still interested in peace.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
Maureen quotes this to Lilian, who doesn’t hide her impatience at its citation.
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impatience
Noun
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Your loyalty, enthusiasm and belief in our products have meant the world to us.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Crucially for Spurs, that enthusiasm in possession doesn’t wane without it.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Unlike most teen love affairs, the couple's relationship is complicated by the reality that Edward is secretly a centenarian vampire with a thirst for blood.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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Somehow it’s expected that all rape victims should feel a certain way: there ought to be unmitigated anger, or a thirst for vengeance.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
27 June 2025
Noun
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The Club World Cup had significant teething problems ahead of the tournament, from sponsorship challenges to broadcast deals and ticket sales, but FIFA will be betting on the excitement of these later rounds of the tournament creating a lasting impression that the tournament is a success.—
Steve Price,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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For the 2024 show, Nelson shared a statement in a press release to express his excitement regarding the forthcoming concerts.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Israel's retaliatory military campaign has killed more than 57,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza's health authorities, triggered a hunger crisis, and left much of the territory in ruins.—
Olivia Le Poidevin,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Your circadian rhythm refers to the biological functions that your body consistently performs during a 24-hour cycle; functions ranging from hunger cues to hormone production are all part of your circadian rhythm.—
JP Shaffer
July 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 July 2025
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His eyes have cleared, and his appetite is growing.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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As someone who’s witnessed the growing appetite for ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance)-friendly buildings, this move feels like a step backward.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
5 July 2025
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“Impatience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impatience. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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