Impatient synonyms

eager (related)

The definition of eager is ready and impatient to do something.

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The definition of antsy is someone who can't sit still or who is fidgeting, often because of excitement, nerves or anticipation.

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testy

Irritated, impatient, or exasperated; peevish:

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restless (related)

Not able to rest, relax, or be still:

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fidgety

Creating unnecessary fuss.

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anxious

Uneasy and apprehensive about an uncertain event or matter; worried.

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precipitate

Acting with or marked by excessive haste and lack of due deliberation.

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unforbearing

Being unable or unwilling to endure irritation or opposition, for example

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thirsty

The definition of thirsty is someone or something that is in need of liquid or water, or is having a very strong desire for something.

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bothered (related)

Caused to show discomposure

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avid

The definition of avid is someone greedy, with a craving for or with a strong interest in something.

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waiting (antonym)

That serves or is in attendance

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fretful

Unable to relax; fidgety or restless

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intolerant

Opposed to the inclusion or participation of those different from oneself, especially those of a different racial, ethnic, or social background.

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raring

Full of eagerness; enthusiastic.

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patient (antonym)

Persevering; constant:

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frustrated (related)

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irritable (related)

In an ill humor; bad-tempered; peevish

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excitable (related)

Capable of responding to stimuli.

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choleric

Easily becoming angry.

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footloose

Free to go wherever one likes or to do as one likes

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impetuous

Making arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive and forceful manner.

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on-edge

(Idiomatic) Tense, nervous or irritable.

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peevish

Querulous or discontented.

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pettish

Peevish; petulant; cross

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petulant

The definition of petulant is someone who gets irritated without a good reason.

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restive

Uneasily impatient or hard to control under restriction, opposition, criticism, or delay:

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willing (antonym)

The definition of willing is agreeable do something.

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edgy

(Dated) irritable

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itchy

Having or causing an itching sensation.

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nervous

The definition of nervous is fearful, timid, frightened or anxious.

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forbearing (antonym)

Characterized by patience and indulgence; long-suffering: as, a forbearing temper.

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tolerant (antonym)

Tending to withstand or survive

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controlled (antonym)

Inhibited or restrained in one's words and actions.

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enduring (antonym)

Lasting; continuing; durable:

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thirsting

Intensely desirous or interested

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hasty

Done or made with haste; quick; hurried

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hot

Close to a successful solution or conclusion:

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hurried

Done or acting in a hurry; rushed or rushing; hasty

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irascible

Showing or resulting from a quick temper or a fit of anger

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angry (related)

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exasperate (related)

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annoyed (related)

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despondent (related)

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frightened (related)

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agitate (related)

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timid (related)

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forgetful (related)

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irritated (related)

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easy-going (antonym)

Alternative spelling of easygoing.

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laid-back (antonym)

Alternative spelling of laid-back.

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agog

Full of keen anticipation or excitement; eager.

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ardent

Displaying or characterized by strong enthusiasm or devotion; fervent:

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athirst

(Figuratively) Eager or extremely desirous (for something).

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keen

Strongly felt or perceived; intense; strong

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solicitous

Showing great attention or concern to another:

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champing at the bit

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ready and willing

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accept (related)

(Obsolete) Accepted.

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attitude (related)

Being unable or unwilling to endure irritation or opposition, for example

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calm (related)

Nearly or completely motionless; undisturbed:

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concern (related)

Intensely desirous or interested

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feverish

The definition of feverish describes someone whose temperature is too high, or someone who is greatly excited or has high energy.

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troubled (related)

Emotionally or mentally disturbed

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apprehensive

Anxious or fearful about the future; uneasy

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waspish

Easily irritated or annoyed; irascible.

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bursting

(Often followed by "to go to...") Urgently needing to urinate.

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quick-tempered

Easily aroused to anger.

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