"I am a man with scant patience for any who would let or hinder me."

He had scant patience to spare for tradition, religion, any conservatism.

The Bush Administration, facing a dangerous war, has scant patience for what it considers insulting and provocative rhetoric.

The little old Japanese lady who was working as outpatient paramedic that day gave me scant patience.

Vyborg wanted to be head of communications, and his scant patience had reached its end.

They have scant patience with the messiness of the democratic process, which requires taking into account the needs and fears of ordinary citizens.

Dionus was a materialist, with scant patience for eery speculations.

The harshness of his tone made it clear he held scant patience with Halloran's manner.

But beyond the money, Mr. Stern said he had scant patience for people who do not understand his passion.

He spoke harshly on occasions even to me, and showed scant patience with the prince.