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impatient

/ɪmˈpeɪʃnt/ adjective · British & US
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What does impatient mean?

adjective

Feeling or showing an inability to wait or be patient; eager to do something or get somewhere.

Example

"She was impatient to start her vacation and couldn't wait to relax on the beach."

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