Impatience

usgb/ɪmˈpeɪʃns/
noun

The feeling of being annoyed by someone's mistakes or because you have to wait.

Tom tapped his feet with impatience as he waited in the queue.
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Often appears as...

  • wild impatience
  • exhibit impatience
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Expectation Frustration

Impatience often arises from unmet expectations, like waiting longer than expected.

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She checked her watch with impatience, the bus was late again.
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Reaction to Mistakes

Impatience can be a response to repeated errors, not just one-time events.

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He sighed with impatience at her repeated spelling mistakes.
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Physical Expressions

People often show impatience through body language like foot-tapping or sighing.

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Her impatience was visible when she kept glancing at the door.
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