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impatient of

Definition: Being unable to tolerate or endure something or someone.

Part of Speech: Phrase

Sense:

1. Showing annoyance or frustration due to a lack of patience.
2. Unwilling to accept or put up with a particular situation or person.

Usage:

• He was impatient of delays and always wanted things done quickly.
• She is impatient of incompetence and expects everyone to perform their duties efficiently.
• The child's constant whining made his mother impatient.
• The teacher was impatient of students who didn't pay attention.

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