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patiently Antonyms

Opposite of patiently

Because the opposite of patiently 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 way that shows tolerance of delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious.

Usage Example

"The teacher waited impatiently for the students to settle down and open their textbooks."

Strongest
impatiently
Strong
restlessly
irritably
anxiously
testily
fretfully

• adverb (Context 2)

With quiet, steady perseverance or diligence despite difficulty or the length of a task.

Usage Example

"She worked hastily over several months to restore the damaged sixteenth-century painting."

Strong
hastily
hurriedly
carelessly
impulsively

Similar words to patiently

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

calmly
tolerantly
persistently
uncomplainingly
diligently
forbearingly
steadily
painstakingly
See all synonyms of patiently

• Nearby Words

pathway
patience
patient
patiently
patina
patna
patriarch

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