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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

impatience

/ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/ noun · British & US
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What does impatience mean?

noun

A feeling of annoyance or irritation caused by having to wait or deal with something slowly or unsatisfactorily. A lack of patience.

Example

"Her impatience with the slow internet connection was starting to get the better of her."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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