impatience

• Nom désignant l'état de celui qui ne peut ou ne veut supporter un délai, une résistance ou un inconfort, souvent accompagné d'agitation ou d'irritation.

A noun referring to a state of being unable or unwilling to tolerate delay, opposition, or discomfort, often accompanied by restlessness or irritation.

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1. Lack of patienceB1formal

   A state of being easily irritated or annoyed by delays, waiting, or obstacles.

   Impatience

   • His impatience with the slow service was obvious.
   • She showed impatience when the train was late again.
   • The teacher noticed the students' growing impatience during the long lecture.

   Synonymesagitationeagernessedginessfretfulnessintoleranceirritabilityrestlessnesstestiness

   Antonymescomposureforbearancepatiencetolerance

2. Restless desire for changeB2formal

   A restless or eager longing for something new, exciting, or different.

   Impatience de changement

   • His impatience for adventure led him to travel the world.
   • She felt a growing impatience with her routine job.
   • The young artist's impatience for recognition drove her to work harder.

   Synonymeseagernesshungeritchlongingrestivenessrestlessnessthirstyearning

   Antonymescontentmentpatiencesatisfaction

3. Dislike of delayB1formal

   A strong aversion to anything that causes waiting or postponement.

   Impatience (aversion à l'attente)

   • His impatience with bureaucracy made him avoid government offices.
   • She has a deep impatience for any form of procrastination.
   • The manager's impatience with slow processes led to many changes.

   Synonymesagitationedginessfretfulnessfrustrationintoleranceirritationrestlessness

   Antonymespatience