as in enthusiasm
urgent desire or interest
the child's impatience for Christmas morning is engaging
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Recent Examples of impatience
As potential transfer options came and went without committing, fans’ impatience has only heightened with each passing day of the portal.
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Although his father promises to give the young man his share of his mother’s inheritance soon, Fer’s impatience pushes him to hustle for money at any cost.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024
His impatience runs counter to the 49ers’ business model, at least in terms of their annual rewarding contract extensions.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 16 July 2024
Among its most devoted viewers is SZA, who humorously voiced her impatience on X (formerly Twitter) in May.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Although his father promises to give the young man his share of his mother’s inheritance soon, Fer’s impatience pushes him to hustle for money at any cost.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024
His impatience runs counter to the 49ers’ business model, at least in terms of their annual rewarding contract extensions.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 16 July 2024
Among its most devoted viewers is SZA, who humorously voiced her impatience on X (formerly Twitter) in May.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for impatience
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impatience
Noun
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In his defense, the Anti-Defamation League tweeted from X that Musk’s gesture seemed to be an awkward expression of enthusiasm.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Jan. 2025
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Investors responded with enthusiasm, sending Burberry shares up nearly 15 percent to 12.31 pounds in morning trading following the update.—
Samantha Conti,
WWD,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The attacks demonstrated the group's thirst for vengeance against those who intervened against its initial rise in Iraq and Syria over a decade ago.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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His work is driven by curiosity, passion, and a thirst for experiences through adventure and travel… Read More Allen Farmelo Allen Farmelo is Robb Report's digital watch editor.—
Allen Farmelo,
Robb Report,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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However, this week’s surge showcases the underlying excitement from investors as Trump readies for his second term.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
17 Jan. 2025
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In the oil industry, there is excitement about Trump’s drill-baby-drill ethos.—
Matt Egan,
CNN,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Americans responded to the cries of hunger in Ethiopia.—
William Lambers,
Hartford Courant,
19 Jan. 2025
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His season began with promise with a double feature race victory in Bahrain, showing strong pace and a lot of hunger.—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Yet, the appetite for immediate change seems limited.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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So what is the Warriors' appetite to shake things up this season?—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Impatience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impatience. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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