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impatience definition

im·pa·tience (im pā′s̸həns)

noun

lack of patience; specif.,
  1. annoyance because of delay, opposition, etc.
  2. restless eagerness to do something, go somewhere, etc.

Etymology: ME impacience < OFr < L impatientia

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