nounnounadjective
l’impaziente
impatient
Definition & meaning
Impaziente means impatient. It describes someone who finds it difficult to wait, tolerate delays, or remain calm.
It can also mean eager or anxious, especially when someone is looking forward to something.
Grammar & Word origin
It is an adjective with the same singular form for masculine and feminine nouns. Its plural is impazienti.
It comes from the negative prefix im- and paziente , “patient”: literally, “not patient.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- ansioso — “anxious” or “eager”; it can suggest worry as well as anticipation.
- fremente — “eager” or “quivering with anticipation”; more vivid and literary.
- paziente — “patient”; able to wait or endure calmly.
- calmo — “calm”; the opposite in terms of emotional agitation, though not specifically of impatience.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Sono impaziente di uscire.adjective
I am impatient to go out.
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