Adjective

(en adjective)

restless and intolerant of delays

* Addison

The impatient man will not give himself time to be informed of the matter that lies before him.

anxious and eager, especially to begin something

(obsolete) Not to be borne; unendurable.

(Spenser)

Prompted by, or exhibiting, impatience.

impatient speeches or replies

* 1594 , , III. ii. 287:

What, will you tear / Impatient answers from my gentle tongue?

Adjective

(en-adj)

Strained; tightly drawn.

Strict, very close or earnest.

Extreme in degree; excessive.

Extreme in size or strength.

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Stressful and tiring.

Very severe.