Examples of impatience in a Sentence
the child's impatience for Christmas morning is engaging
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Jokic’s impatience with himself and his surroundings showed in his decision-making as the game spiraled out of control.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
The gathering reflects mounting impatience with the slow pace of global negotiations.
—Fabiano Maisonnave, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Communication sizzles as Mercury’s friction with change-maker Uranus triggers impatience, sensory overload or sudden changes in plans.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
The suspect’s high profile has undoubtedly contributed to the public’s impatience for an update in the case, Jackson said.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
The gathering reflects mounting impatience with the slow pace of global negotiations.
—Fabiano Maisonnave, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Communication sizzles as Mercury’s friction with change-maker Uranus triggers impatience, sensory overload or sudden changes in plans.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
The suspect’s high profile has undoubtedly contributed to the public’s impatience for an update in the case, Jackson said.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for impatience
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“Impatience.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impatience. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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impatience
noun
im·pa·tience
(ˈ)im-ˈpā-shən(t)s 
1
: lack of patience
2
: restless or eager desire
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