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impatiently

/ɪmˈpeɪ.ʃənt.li/
im · pa · tient · ly
Adjective:impatient
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• adverb

1

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

Example

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

2

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

Example

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

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impatience
impatiens
impatient
impatiently
impeach
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impeacher

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'impatient' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Impatient' derives from Old French, from Latin 'impatientem', meaning 'unable to bear or endure' (from 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'pati' meaning 'to suffer').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Impatiently. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/impatiently
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