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Impatience - Dictionary Entry

Impatience

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

/ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/

Definitions

  1. Lack of patience; inability to wait calmly or tolerate delay or opposition.
  2. Eager desire for change or relief from discomfort or distress.

Usage Examples

  • Her impatience was evident as she tapped her foot repeatedly.
  • The crowd showed signs of impatience during the delayed speech.

Etymology

From Old French impacience, from Latin impatientia, from im- (not) + patientia (patience).

Synonyms

  • Restlessness
  • Irritation
  • Agitation
  • Edginess

Antonyms

  • Patience
  • Calmness
  • Composure
  • Tolerance

Translations

LanguageTranslationPronunciation
Frenchimpatience/ɛ̃.pa.sjɑ̃s/
Spanishimpaciencia/im.paˈθjen.θja/
GermanUngeduld/ˈʊnɡəˌdʊlt/
Italianimpazienza/im.paˈt͡sjen.t͡sa/
Portugueseimpaciência/ĩ.pa.siˈẽ.sjɐ/
Russianнетерпение/nʲɪtʲɪrˈpʲenʲɪje/
Chinese不耐烦/bù nài fán/
Japanese焦り/aseri/
Korean조급함/jo-geup-ham/
Hindiअधैर्य/adhairya/
Bengaliঅস্থিরতা/ôsthīrotā/
Tamilஅமைதி இல்லாமை/amaidhi illāmai/
Teluguఅధైర్యం/adhairyam/
Kannadaಅಧೈರ್ಯ/adhairya/
Malayalamഅധൈര്യം/adhairyam/
Marathiअधैर्य/adhairya/
Gujaratiઅધૈર્ય/adhairya/
Punjabiਅਧੈਰਤਾ/adhairta/
Odiaଅଧୈର୍ଯ୍ୟ/adhairya/
Urduبے صبری/be sabri/
Assameseঅধৈৰ্য/adhairjya/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • US: /ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
  • UK: /ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
  • India: /ɪmˈpɛʃəns/

Historical Usage

The concept of impatience dates back to early literature and philosophy, where it was often contrasted with the virtue of patience. In medieval and Renaissance texts, it was seen as a flaw to be overcome for spiritual and moral growth.

Cultural Nuances

In many cultures, impatience is seen as a sign of ambition or restlessness. In collectivist societies, it may be frowned upon, while in fast-paced modern environments, it might be associated with efficiency or drive. The expression of impatience can vary widely across regions.

More Information

"Impatience" is a fundamental human emotion tied closely to time, desire, and expectation. It often signals a dissonance between current reality and anticipated outcomes. While commonly viewed negatively, it can also motivate action and progress. The way impatience is perceived and managed reflects broader cultural attitudes towards time, control, and individualism.

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