Impatience
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.
Often appears as...
- wild impatience
- exhibit impatience
noun
The desire for something to happen quickly and not wanting to wait.
Her impatience to get the results of her exam was evident in her constant fidgeting.
Often appears as...
- transcend impatience
- betray impatience
noun
The state of being restless and not willing to endure anything.
The impatience in the crowd was growing as the speaker was late to the stage.
Often appears as...
- mounting impatience
- bouts of impatience
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.
Often appears as...
- wild impatience
- exhibit impatience
noun
The desire for something to happen quickly and not wanting to wait.
Her impatience to get the results of her exam was evident in her constant fidgeting.
Often appears as...
- transcend impatience
- betray impatience
noun
The state of being restless and not willing to endure anything.
The impatience in the crowd was growing as the speaker was late to the stage.
Often appears as...
- mounting impatience
- bouts of impatience
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Expectation Frustration
Impatience often arises from unmet expectations, like waiting longer than expected.
She checked her watch with impatience, the bus was late again.
Pro Tip 2/3Reaction to Mistakes
Impatience can be a response to repeated errors, not just one-time events.
He sighed with impatience at her repeated spelling mistakes.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Expressions
People often show impatience through body language like foot-tapping or sighing.
Her impatience was visible when she kept glancing at the door.
Pro Tip 1/3Expectation Frustration
Impatience often arises from unmet expectations, like waiting longer than expected.
She checked her watch with impatience, the bus was late again.
Pro Tip 2/3Reaction to Mistakes
Impatience can be a response to repeated errors, not just one-time events.
He sighed with impatience at her repeated spelling mistakes.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Expressions
People often show impatience through body language like foot-tapping or sighing.
Her impatience was visible when she kept glancing at the door.
Pro Tip 1/3Expectation Frustration
Impatience often arises from unmet expectations, like waiting longer than expected.
She checked her watch with impatience, the bus was late again.
Pro Tip 2/3Reaction to Mistakes
Impatience can be a response to repeated errors, not just one-time events.
He sighed with impatience at her repeated spelling mistakes.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Expressions
People often show impatience through body language like foot-tapping or sighing.
Her impatience was visible when she kept glancing at the door.
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agitationanticipationanxietyeagerfrustrationintoleranceirritabilityrestless
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John Searle: Our shared...
and they showed some impatience, as scientists often do when you ask them embarrassing questions. But the thing that struck me is, one guy said in exasperation, a very famous neurobiologist, he said, "Look, in my discipline it's okay to be interested in consciousness, but get tenure first. Get tenure first."
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Math class needs a...
the neural pathways he said in such a way that they expect simple problems he called it an impatience with a resolution you're impatient with things that don't resolve quickly you expect sitcom size problems that wrap up in 22 minutes three commercial breaks in US and a laugh track and I'll put it to all
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How we can turn the tide...
There is a growing tide of impatience, especially among young people, with global inaction. We need more ambition from governments, cities, businesses, investors and people everywhere. So I'm pleased you are launching TED Countdown. Your influence and ideas can help accelerate momentum
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The alliances needed to...
solidarity volunteers coming forward people helping their neighbors to organize shopping looking after the Olien right now in these protests you'll also see a sense of um deep anger but also a impatience with doing something about a situation that has in this
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Hrishikesh Hirway: What...
and then turning that first song off and going and putting on some other song, which is also something I've done. But you can't get deeper if you lose the moment like that. So it's a challenge to your impatience and to your selfishness
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A host of heroes - April...
and his impatience leads to bloodshed and death, including his own and Juliet's. Moving on to romantic heroes. Now these guys might sound like they might have a better love life and chance at happiness, but that's not always the case.
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Safari Live - Day 226 PIPE...
and this skillful spotted cat spoiled the chances of catching the prey due to his youthful impatience life in the bush is never easy the unsuccessful hunting activities of husana we took place during the week has just confirmed
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The future of good food...
Alarmingly, one in every four diabetics in the world now comes from China. The stories around food are scary and somewhat overwhelming, and I told myself it's time to bring a mindful patience into the impatience.
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How to Realistically...
I can understand that impatience. I am impatient too. But I still believe that we are better off not ignoring this industry. Let's instead try to turn it into -- to help drive the change we need to see.
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The Future of the Food...
Oil price shocks led to cereal price hikes, which affected bread prices all over the world. And the most vulnerable were hurt. Fourteen years later, my impatience has grown.
Video examples
John Searle: Our shared...
and they showed some impatience, as scientists often do when you ask them embarrassing questions. But the thing that struck me is, one guy said in exasperation, a very famous neurobiologist, he said, "Look, in my discipline it's okay to be interested in consciousness, but get tenure first. Get tenure first."
Video examples
Math class needs a...
the neural pathways he said in such a way that they expect simple problems he called it an impatience with a resolution you're impatient with things that don't resolve quickly you expect sitcom size problems that wrap up in 22 minutes three commercial breaks in US and a laugh track and I'll put it to all
Video examples
How we can turn the tide...
There is a growing tide of impatience, especially among young people, with global inaction. We need more ambition from governments, cities, businesses, investors and people everywhere. So I'm pleased you are launching TED Countdown. Your influence and ideas can help accelerate momentum
Video examples
The alliances needed to...
solidarity volunteers coming forward people helping their neighbors to organize shopping looking after the Olien right now in these protests you'll also see a sense of um deep anger but also a impatience with doing something about a situation that has in this
Video examples
Hrishikesh Hirway: What...
and then turning that first song off and going and putting on some other song, which is also something I've done. But you can't get deeper if you lose the moment like that. So it's a challenge to your impatience and to your selfishness
Video examples
A host of heroes - April...
and his impatience leads to bloodshed and death, including his own and Juliet's. Moving on to romantic heroes. Now these guys might sound like they might have a better love life and chance at happiness, but that's not always the case.
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 226 PIPE...
and this skillful spotted cat spoiled the chances of catching the prey due to his youthful impatience life in the bush is never easy the unsuccessful hunting activities of husana we took place during the week has just confirmed
Video examples
The future of good food...
Alarmingly, one in every four diabetics in the world now comes from China. The stories around food are scary and somewhat overwhelming, and I told myself it's time to bring a mindful patience into the impatience.
Video examples
How to Realistically...
I can understand that impatience. I am impatient too. But I still believe that we are better off not ignoring this industry. Let's instead try to turn it into -- to help drive the change we need to see.
Video examples
The Future of the Food...
Oil price shocks led to cereal price hikes, which affected bread prices all over the world. And the most vulnerable were hurt. Fourteen years later, my impatience has grown.
Example 1 of 10
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Gary Zukav
American Author
No one can occupy your generosity except you. Who can occupy your patience when impatience roars through you? Who except you can choose not to act with judgment when all of your thoughts are judgmental? Your life is yours to live, no matter how you choose to live it. When you do not think about how you intend to live it, it lives you.
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Daniel Lubetzky
Mexican Businessman
I make mistakes daily, letting generalizations creep into my thoughts and negatively affect my behavior. These mistakes have taught me that the first step to successfully choosing kindness is being more mindful about it, letting go of impatience and intolerance along the way.
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Teju Cole
Nigerian Writer
There was a feeling during the years of George W. Bush's presidency that his gracelessness as well as his appetite for war were linked to his impatience with complexity. He acted 'from the gut,' and was economical with the truth until it disappeared.
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Joseph B. Wirthlin
American Businessman
A certain amount of impatience may be useful to stimulate and motivate us to action. However, I believe that a lack of patience is a major cause of the difficulties and unhappiness in the world today.
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Henry B. Eyring
American Leader
Our human tendency is to be impatient with the person who cannot see the truth that is so plain to us. We must be careful that our impatience is not interpreted as condemnation or rejection.
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W. H. Auden
English Poet
Perhaps there is only one cardinal sin: impatience. Because of impatience we were driven out of Paradise, because of impatience we cannot return.
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Brant Daugherty
American Actor
I can be impatient. But I don't think it's always a bad habit. Sometimes a little impatience can be a good thing. It keeps you motivated.
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Jackie Robinson
American Baseball Player
Many people resented my impatience and honesty, but I never cared about acceptance as much as I cared about respect.
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Hyman Rickover
American Admiral
Good ideas are not adopted automatically. They must be driven into practice with courageous impatience.
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Charles Caleb Colton
English Writer
Patience is the support of weakness; impatience the ruin of strength.
Quote examples
Gary Zukav
American Author
No one can occupy your generosity except you. Who can occupy your patience when impatience roars through you? Who except you can choose not to act with judgment when all of your thoughts are judgmental? Your life is yours to live, no matter how you choose to live it. When you do not think about how you intend to live it, it lives you.
Quote examples
Daniel Lubetzky
Mexican Businessman
I make mistakes daily, letting generalizations creep into my thoughts and negatively affect my behavior. These mistakes have taught me that the first step to successfully choosing kindness is being more mindful about it, letting go of impatience and intolerance along the way.
Quote examples
Teju Cole
Nigerian Writer
There was a feeling during the years of George W. Bush's presidency that his gracelessness as well as his appetite for war were linked to his impatience with complexity. He acted 'from the gut,' and was economical with the truth until it disappeared.
Quote examples
Joseph B. Wirthlin
American Businessman
A certain amount of impatience may be useful to stimulate and motivate us to action. However, I believe that a lack of patience is a major cause of the difficulties and unhappiness in the world today.
Quote examples
Henry B. Eyring
American Leader
Our human tendency is to be impatient with the person who cannot see the truth that is so plain to us. We must be careful that our impatience is not interpreted as condemnation or rejection.
Quote examples
W. H. Auden
English Poet
Perhaps there is only one cardinal sin: impatience. Because of impatience we were driven out of Paradise, because of impatience we cannot return.
Quote examples
Brant Daugherty
American Actor
I can be impatient. But I don't think it's always a bad habit. Sometimes a little impatience can be a good thing. It keeps you motivated.
Quote examples
Jackie Robinson
American Baseball Player
Many people resented my impatience and honesty, but I never cared about acceptance as much as I cared about respect.
Quote examples
Hyman Rickover
American Admiral
Good ideas are not adopted automatically. They must be driven into practice with courageous impatience.
Quote examples
Charles Caleb Colton
English Writer
Patience is the support of weakness; impatience the ruin of strength.
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