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adj
Restless, short of temper, and intolerant of delays.
She dances when she becomes impatient.
The impatient man will not give himself time to be informed of the matter that lies before him.
Anxious and eager, especially to begin or have something.
For, if (ſaid he) you throw among five Yahoos as much Food as would be ſufficient for fifty, they will, inſtead of eating peaceably, fall together by the ears, each ſingle one impatient to have all to itſelf; […]
Not to be borne; unendurable.
Dismayed with so defperate deadly wound, And eke impatient of unwonted payne, He lowdly bray'd with beastly yelling sownd
Prompted by, or exhibiting, impatience.
impatient speeches or replies
What, will you tear / Impatient answers from my gentle tongue?