Antonyms for patient

Grammar : Adj, noun

Spell : pey-shuhnt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈpeɪ ʃənt

Definition of patient

Origin : mid-14c., "enduring without complaint," from Old French pacient and directly from Latin patientem (see patience). Related: Patiently.

adj capable, willing to endure
noun person being treated for medical problem

Example sentences :

Why should there not be a patient confidence in the ultimate justice of the people?
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

His face had a patient, expectant look, as if he waited for them to do something.
Extract from : « Life and Death of Harriett Frean » by May Sinclair

"I feel my patient growing better," the doctor said, with satisfaction.
Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden

Vice was like hysterics—the more kindness you showed the worse grew the patient!
Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

The young man tried to be patient over her density in this time of crisis.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

What daring boldness, what a strange revolt of a patient against his doctor!
Extract from : « The Imaginary Invalid » by Molire

I felt how good he was, how strong and patient, and was at peace.
Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark

Then he threw the reins down on the backs of his patient horses, and descended.
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

He was very ill, and could not work, and certainly was not a patient sufferer.
Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri

"He did; but—" and Crane looked at Faust, with patient toleration of his lack of perception.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

Synonyms for patient

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