11+ Antonyms of Patience, with Meanings & Example

The antonyms of the word “patience” are impatience, agitation, idleness and the list goes on. The antonym of this word refers to someone who tends to be impatient or restless. While the word refers to someone who can wait. To know more about the antonyms of patience and meaning, continue reading the blog article below.

Meaning of Patience

The word ‘patience’ means someone who can wait, or to continue doing something despite facing any difficulties.

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Antonyms of Patience

Here is a list of opposites of ‘patience’ which can be used in place of this.

• Agitation
• Idleness
• Laziness
• Wildness
• Frustration
• Indifference
• Lethargy
• Fear
• Impatience
• Indolence
• Resistance
• Intolerance 
• Defiance
• Disobedience

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Usage with Examples

Below are some sentences on antonyms of ‘patience’ which can be made.

• She put up no resistance to being led away.
• He showed no fear.
• There was no air of lethargy about him.
• It was sheer laziness on my part.

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Antonyms of Patience Quiz

Check out a small quiz on antonyms of ‘patience’ which will be useful for you.

Fill in the blanks with the correct answer. 

Question 1: The child waited _____ for the ice cream truck, tapping her foot and whining.

1. Eagerly
2. Calmly
3. Impatiently
4. Silently

Question 2: Despite the long line, the cashier treated each customer with _____ and a friendly smile.

1. Annoyance
2. Resignation
3. Restlessness
4. Persistence

Answers: 

1. Impatiently
2. Restlessness

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