Basic Details
Word: Impatient
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Not able to wait calmly; feeling frustrated because something is taking too long.
Synonyms: Restless, eager, anxious
Antonyms: Patient, calm, tolerant
Idioms and Phrases
- Impatient as a child: Used to describe someone who cannot wait for something to happen. Example: "She was as impatient as a child waiting for her birthday party."
- Can't sit still: Refers to someone who is so impatient that they cannot remain in one place. Example: "He couldn't sit still during the long meeting because he was very impatient."
Usage Examples
Example 1: He was so impatient waiting for his turn on the swing that he decided to go on the slide instead.
Example 2: The toddler grew impatient when her mother took too long to finish packing the lunch.
Example 3: I felt impatient as I watched the clock tick slowly during the long movie.
Fun Fact
The word "impatient" comes from the Latin word "inpatientem," meaning 'not able to suffer, which reflects the inability to endure waiting.
Famous Quote
"Patience is not simply the ability to wait - it's how we behave while we're waiting." John C. Maxwell
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "impatient" mean?
a) Able to wait calmly
b) Feeling frustrated while waiting
c) Happy and relaxed
d) Quick and smooth
Answer: b) Feeling frustrated while waiting
2. Which of these is a synonym of "impatient"?
a) Calm
b) Restless
c) Tolerant
d) Relaxed
Answer: b) Restless
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "impatient"?
a) Eager
b) Patient
c) Anxious
d) Impulsive
Answer: b) Patient
4. Which sentence uses "impatient" correctly?
a) She was impatient because the dog was barking.
b) He waited patiently for the rain to stop.
c) The flowers were blooming impatiently in spring.
d) The cat was impatient to eat its dinner.
Answer: d) The cat was impatient to eat its dinner.
5. Which idiom means the same as "impatient"?
a) Can't sit still
b) As cool as a cucumber
c) Easy as pie
d) Old as the hills
Answer: a) Can't sit still
