impatience
/ɪmˈpeɪʃns/
CEFR level B2Topic EmotionWord #3698 in the learning path
不耐烦；焦躁
Definitions
n. annoyance caused by waiting, delays, or other people's behaviour
不耐烦；焦躁
n. a strong desire for something to happen soon
急切；迫不及待
Example
She tapped her foot with impatience as the queue stalled.
队伍停滞不前，她不耐烦地用脚轻敲地面。
Growing impatience with unreliable public transport may encourage commuters to use private cars, increasing urban congestion.
人们对不可靠的公共交通日益不耐烦，可能促使通勤者转而使用私家车，加剧城市拥堵。
Collocations
- impatience with delays
- show impatience
- growing impatience
- with impatience
Word family
- impatient (adj.)
- impatiently (adv.)
- patience (n.)
- patient (adj.)
Synonyms
- restlessness
- eagerness
Antonyms
- patience
Usage tip
通常不可数；对某人或事不耐烦常接with。
FAQ
- What does impatience mean?
- annoyance caused by waiting, delays, or other people's behaviour a strong desire for something to happen soon
- How is impatience pronounced?
- UK /ɪmˈpeɪʃns/, US /ɪmˈpeɪʃns/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
