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impatiently Antonyms

Opposite of impatiently

Because the opposite of impatiently shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that shows irritation, annoyance, or restlessness at a delay, obstacle, or someone else's shortcomings.

Usage Example

"The commuters sighed and tapped their feet patiently while waiting for the delayed train."

Strongest
patiently
Strong
calmly
tolerantly
forbearingly
unhurriedly
placidly

• adverb (Context 2)

With restless eagerness or keen anticipation for something to happen soon.

Usage Example

"The students waited indifferently for the exam results to be posted on the noticeboard."

Strong
indifferently
apathetically
reluctantly
unenthusiastically

Similar words to impatiently

Words similar to impatiently shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

restlessly
eagerly
irritably
testily
anxiously
fretfully
keenly
intolerantly
See all synonyms of impatiently

• Nearby Words

impassively
impatience
impatient
impatiently
impeach
impeachable
impeacher

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Impatiently. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/impatiently
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