impatience

• 指无法或不愿忍受延迟、阻挠或不适的状态，常伴有焦躁或恼怒的情绪。

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.

   不耐烦

   • 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.

   同义词agitationeagernessedginessfretfulnessintoleranceirritabilityrestlessnesstestiness

   反义词composureforbearancepatiencetolerance

2. Restless desire for changeB2formal

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

   渴望变化的不安

   • 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.

   同义词eagernesshungeritchlongingrestivenessrestlessnessthirstyearning

   反义词contentmentpatiencesatisfaction

3. Dislike of delayB1formal

   A strong aversion to anything that causes waiting or postponement.

   不耐烦

   • 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.

   同义词agitationedginessfretfulnessfrustrationintoleranceirritationrestlessness

   反义词patience