1. plural of impatience; instances or feelings of lack of patience; restlessness or irritability caused by delay or waiting
Usage: countable plural form; often used to describe multiple instances or expressions of impatience
2. plural of impatiens; a genus of flowering plants commonly grown as houseplants or in gardens
Usage: botanical term; also called busy Lizzie or touch-me-not

Examples

• The children's impatiences grew as they waited for the concert to begin.
• Her impatiences with slow service led her to complain to the manager.
• The impatiences of the crowd were evident as people tapped their feet and checked their watches.
• He displayed several impatiences during the long meeting, sighing and shifting in his seat.
• The gardener planted colorful impatiences in the shaded corner of the yard.
• These impatiences thrive in moist soil and partial shade.