impatience
UK: ɪmˈpeɪʃəns | US: ɪmˈpeɪʃəns
n. The feeling of being annoyed or irritated by delays or obstacles.
n. Restlessness or eagerness to act without waiting.
impatience = im<not> + pati<endure/suffer> + ence<noun suffix>
- im<not>: Prefix from Latin in- (negation), meaning "not."
- pati<endure/suffer>: Root from Latin pati (to suffer/endure), seen in words like "patient" or "passion."
- ence<noun suffix>: Suffix forming abstract nouns indicating a state or quality (e.g., "patience," "silence").
Etymology Origin:
Derived from Latin impatientia, combining im- (negation) + pati (to endure). The word evolved through Old French impacience to Middle English, retaining its core meaning of "inability to endure" or "lack of patience." The root pati reflects suffering or tolerance, while the prefix im- flips it to a negative state.
Her impatience grew as the meeting dragged on.
He tapped his foot in impatience while waiting for the bus.
The child’s impatience for Christmas morning was obvious.
Impatience often leads to poor decision-making.
She sighed with impatience when the website loaded slowly.