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(im pā′s̸həns)

noun

lack of patience; specif.,

annoyance because of delay, opposition, etc.
restless eagerness to do something, go somewhere, etc.

Origin: ME impacience < OFr < L impatientia

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noun

The quality or condition of being impatient.

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